Therapist profile
David Swineheart, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting focus
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- Client-centered work
- CBT techniques
- Emotion-focused steps
About David
David Swineheart is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana with 30 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, sleep and eating problems, and related struggles. Sessions are presented in straightforward language and focus on practical steps people can use day to day.
He favors approaches that help people notice patterns and make small changes they can keep. David uses client-centered work to listen and set priorities together. He draws on cognitive behavioral methods to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors. Emotionally-focused and solution-focused ideas inform how he helps people clarify goals and improve close relationships.
In sessions he aims for clear, respectful conversation. People can expect to name a few specific goals and try short exercises between meetings. He often works with issues connected to attachment, abandonment, codependency, guilt and shame, and managing panic or self-harm urges.
David also has experience supporting those who face career strain, compassion fatigue, ADHD-related challenges, and the stresses that follow major life changes. He can help people sort through feelings around forgiveness, loss, emptiness, and commitment worries.
People who prefer direct, practical work find his style useful. He includes coaching elements when helpful, and he has worked with individuals from other countries and cultures. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients.
To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site's booking steps to match and schedule a first visit.
How sessions work
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and working at the client's pace. The therapist follows the person's lead to set priorities and clarify what matters most, which helps when dealing with parenting stress or relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and to try small behavior changes, useful for anxiety, panic, and sleep or eating difficulties.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people understand and shift patterns in close relationships. It can be useful when intimacy, attachment, or abandonment worries are getting in the way of connection.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, current problems, and everyday life. That means trying things, reviewing what helped, and adjusting the plan together.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or making it easier to meet across time zones. The therapist will discuss practical scheduling and how to make sessions work for the client's routine.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns does he address?
He helps individuals deal with parenting strain, family conflict, and intimacy-related worries. This includes stress, anger, and relationship trouble that affect home life.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, direct approach that centers the client's priorities. Work combines listening with concrete exercises and homework to try between sessions.
How much experience does he have with trauma and anxiety?
He has 30 years of experience working with trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, and related issues such as PTSD and sexual or physical abuse.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available for meeting him?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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