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Dr. David Roy, LCSW

  • Experience40 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About David

Dr. David Roy brings four decades of clinical experience to people seeking help for concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

Background and approach

He frames clients as experts in their own stories and builds on existing strengths to address challenges and foster motivation and confidence. His practice also includes attention to aging and geriatric issues, communication and control problems, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and a range of mood and trauma-related conditions.

Licensed as an LCSW in California (CA LCSW 8814), Dr. Roy emphasizes collaboration and practical support as clients take steps toward greater fulfillment.

He regards the initial step toward therapy as an act of courage and positions himself as a steady ally in the process. With a lengthy career in clinical work, he aims to help people identify goals, develop coping strategies, and strengthen resilience while respecting each person’s experience and pace.

Evidence-Based Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Dr. Roy draws on established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address problems such as anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, and ADHD-related challenges. One commonly used approach focuses on practical skills training and coping strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; this involves identifying unhelpful patterns, practicing new responses, and reinforcing small changes over time. Another approach emphasizes trauma-informed work that helps people process difficult experiences while building safety, emotion regulation, and gradual desensitization to triggers.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Roy partners with each person to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adapts methods as progress unfolds so therapy remains aligned with individual needs and values.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options allow people to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity when travel or relocation occurs, and select the format that best supports their comfort and communication style.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Roy commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self esteem, depression, addictions, grief, coping with life changes, and ADHD, along with other mood and trauma-related conditions.
What is his general therapeutic style?
Dr. Roy emphasizes a collaborative, strengths-based stance that recognizes the client as the expert in their own life and focuses on practical steps to build confidence and motivation.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 40 years of professional experience in clinical settings, bringing long-term practice to his therapeutic work.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with credential CA LCSW 8814 and practices from that state.
Does he work with clients who live outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and provides services to people located outside the U.S.
Which session formats does he offer?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsGriefCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobia

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

What David can help with

Dr. David Roy works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, self esteem, and depression.

David works with clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, and motivation.

Experience and training

David is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California.