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David Swineheart, LCSW

  • Experience30 years
  • LocationIndiana
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About David

David Swineheart is an LCSW practicing from Indiana with three decades of clinical experience supporting people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

He draws on long-term practice with mood and stress-related concerns as well as issues tied to relationships, parenting, sleep and eating patterns, career transitions, and neurodiversity such as ADHD. His background includes work with trauma, sexual assault and abuse, and complex presentations that involve attachment, abandonment, and dissociation.

He frames therapy around the individual’s strengths and prefers a respectful, genuine tone that fosters collaboration. His approach blends client-centered listening with structured tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and emotion-focused work to address patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating.

Solution-focused techniques are used to set practical goals and identify immediate steps forward. David accepts international clients and offers sessions in English, tailoring method and pace to each person’s needs and preferences.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care



Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s perspective guides the work; this helps people explore values, strengths, and emotional experience in their own time. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical, structured strategies to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and coping with life changes. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) targets patterns in close relationships and the emotional responses that keep those patterns in place, aiding people who want to improve intimacy and relational security.

Choosing the right approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how symptoms present to determine which methods to emphasize, and adjustments are made as the work unfolds so the plan fits the client’s needs.

Online sessions using video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make regular contact more manageable for busy schedules and for people in different regions. These formats provide flexibility in how and when therapy occurs, allowing clients to use approaches like CBT worksheets, emotion-focused dialogue, and solution-focused goal setting in ways that fit their daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this clinician address?
He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family difficulties, and attention-related challenges such as ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
He combines client-centered listening with structured methods like CBT and emotion-focused techniques, emphasizing respect, collaboration, and building on the client’s strengths.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 30 years of clinical experience working with people across a wide range of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licence number IN LCSW 34003123A and practices from Indiana.
Can someone who lives outside the United States work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats does he offer?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-harmSexual assault and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English

What David can help with

David Swineheart works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and depression.

David has worked with people of all ages challenged by depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and PTSD.

How David approaches therapy

David's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

David is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Indiana.