About me
I provide therapy to teens and young adults using a collaborative and often problem/solution-based approach combined with other client-centered, relationship-based, and effective communication therapeutic approaches. Where appropriate, I integrate parental and other support systems in the young client's treatment, but will always respect the therapeutic boundaries of the teen or young adult client alliance.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in Northern California with 30 years of experience. I have worked with teens and young adult with a wide range of problem areas including anxiety, depression, social isolation, ADHD, learning and school problems, and acting out behaviors.
I have been doing this important work for a long time where incorporating an intentional combination of client-centered, relationship and communication-based, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and family systems approaches is most effective. As I get to know you, we will map out together a specific plan of treatment that fits who you are, what you want to accomplish, and how best to get there.
I look forward to connecting with you.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationships
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem, Motivation
- ADHD
Addictions , LGBT , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Sleeping disorders , Anger management , Career difficulties , Depression , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , Attachment issues , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
Services offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
CA LMFT 35125
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for David Gottlieb. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.
David has been an amazing listener and provided great advice in ways to properly communicate my needs and boundaries. He has also helped push me towards my personal and professional goals and help build my confidence to face the variety of challenges that while trying to be a better version of myself.
I have been in therapy for 20+ years. I almost lost faith in my ability to progress and David has truly helped me turn that around. I want to become a better person, and David is constantly keeping me accountable, helping me see other perspectives. He is fantastic.
It's hard to put into words how David has helped me navigate this chapter in my life. Thank you David for listening, for offering words of encouragement, and for creating space for me to share my experiences.
For anyone considering David as a therapist, I highly recommend him to anyone needing someone who can listen and help navigate difficult situations in life. He is great at bringing perspective to any and every conversation we've had.
He’s great. I’m a big fan of David.
Hey David, thanks for everything. It has been a great journey for me. I’ll try to epitomise all we discussed. It has been a blast, you’re great!
I've only had a session with him due to my own personal busy schedule but I'm extremely satisfied with his services and he makes the sessions fun by throwing in some humour which aids the session. He has great knowledge of his profession and makes you feel comfortable and listens intently throughout the entire session. We're in different timezones for sessions but he's nothing but accommodating for everything.
David has been very insightful, and responsive to my needs. Right from the start he could hear where some of my issues lay (when I could not) and he led me gently but insistently in that direction, with humour and kindness. We are still in the middle of it, so ....
David's a great listener and has been able to understand the kind of person I am very quickly. He's very encouraging and can lighten the mood if need be.
Great therapist !!
David is a fantastic listener and counselor. He helped me navigate a tough time in my personal relationship and offered a number of tools and perspective to get me back on track. I highly recommend his service.
David is not only so kind and caring, he has a great sense of humour which really helps when it comes to our meetings. He’s great at breaking down my problems and finding the core to which I can work on. He doesn’t beat around the bush and will say it how it is, which is extremely helpful to understand why I feel the way I do about certain things.
Mr. Gottlieb has been a wonderful support for our son who has been having a rough time in school this year. Our son has been opening up to him about his worries and concerns, and he feels so much better after his sessions each week. I notice that he is much more relaxed throughout the week, when he used to be really prone to being upset and argumentative. We are so happy with the advice David has given us and the help with navigating the school system, and we could not be happier with this whole experience! Highly recommended!
David is an incredible listener and helps me build on my own strengths. I always feel valued and understood during our sessions. We have a game plan and David helps keep me on track.
David is fantastic!! He is understanding and listens to what you have to say. I get great advice from David and also assignments as well. You tell him what your possible problems are and he works with it. Fun to talk to face to face. I feel he is someone who has known me for years but has only talked to me for a few months!!
I really appreciate David, he’s really helped open my eyes and not just look at my partner but the things I need to do within myself.
David is warm, personable, attentive, immediately made me feel aware of his process as a counselor, and made me feel comfortable being myself. I'd recommend him in a heartbeat.
I feel so lucky to have David’s counselling services. Straight out of the gate, he introduced himself and his practices in such a personal manner. His responsiveness to messages is not only timely, he is also thoughtful in all his feedback.
I feel I am listened to and supported with no fear of judgment. David encourages me while gently challenging me in ways I need.