Dr. David Roy, LCSW
Licensed in California · 40 years in practice
Dr. David Roy is a California-based licensed clinical social worker with four decades of experience.
License and registration
- LCSW, California
- 8814 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1497956809 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 40
- Languages
- English
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About David
Dr. David Roy is a California-based licensed clinical social worker with four decades of experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, or life changes.
He listens first and works with each person to find practical ways forward. He views clients as experts in their own stories and builds on existing strengths. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, manageable steps.
That can mean learning ways to manage panic attacks, steadying mood swings, or coping with isolation and loss.
Background and approach
David draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, anger, self-esteem, and attention challenges like ADHD. He also supports people facing aging and geriatric issues, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and veteran or first responder stress. His work often includes coaching on communication and control issues when those get in the way of daily life.
Over 40 years of practice have given him experience with many problems people bring to therapy, including seasonal mood changes and disruptive mood patterns. He offers straightforward guidance and practical tools rather than jargon. His style is collaborative and goal-focused.
Sessions are available in English and can be done remotely. He accepts international clients and adapts methods to fit each person’s needs and schedule. The first appointment is used to set priorities and decide what to try next.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything David lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
Online support
Evidence-based methods and remote care
Dr. Roy uses a few well-established, practical approaches that help with common problems. One method focuses on skills to reduce anxiety and manage panic - teaching breathing, grounding, and step-by-step exposure to feared situations so symptoms become easier to handle. Another approach targets mood and negative thinking by identifying unhelpful thought patterns and replacing them with more balanced perspectives to reduce depression and increase motivation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and daily life. Together they review what is helping and adjust the plan as progress is made, so therapy stays relevant and useful.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video is useful for full conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text messaging let people send short updates, ask questions between sessions, or fit brief check-ins into a busy day. These options help people keep therapy consistent around work, travel, or family commitments.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, first responder and veteran concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is collaborative and practical. He listens first, then works with clients to set clear goals and try manageable steps toward change.
How much professional experience does he have?
He brings 40 years of professional experience to his practice, working across a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is listed as an LCSW, licensed in California. Sessions are offered from that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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