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David Lassoff

David Lassoff

LMHC

Massachusetts

Practical, motivational counseling for real-life change

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Massachusetts / 7229
Experience
7 years
Languages
English
Location
Massachusetts

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    • Motivational approach
    • Practical goals
    • Nonjudgmental care

    About David

    David Lassoff is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Massachusetts with seven years of clinical experience. He offers a direct, respectful approach that focuses on practical steps people can use right away.

    He combines Motivational Interviewing with client-centered conversation and cognitive behavioral tools to help people find momentum and make changes they want. Sessions aim to identify strengths, set small goals, and build routines that reduce stress and improve mood.

    David has worked in educational, residential, and outpatient settings. That background means he is familiar with common problems such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, addictions, parenting struggles, and relationship stress. He has supported people dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, career strain, and life transitions.

    His style is warm and nonjudgmental. He tends to focus on solutions while also listening for what matters to each person. Therapy is tailored to the individual, with concrete strategies and steps added as needed.

    People who meet with him can expect straightforward conversation about goals and progress. He encourages small experiments between sessions and measures change in practical ways. If someone is ready to take a first step, he offers steady guidance and collaborative planning.

  2. How these approaches translate to online therapy

    Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what matters most and resolve mixed feelings about change. Online sessions using this approach focus on open questions and reflective listening to build motivation for steps like cutting back on substances or starting new routines.

    Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and goals. In an online setting this means the therapist follows the client's lead, listens closely, and adjusts pace so conversations stay focused on what feels most important to the person.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on practical strategies to change thinking and behavior. Online CBT sessions typically include setting small homework tasks, tracking mood or behaviors between meetings, and practicing new coping skills during sessions.

    Finding the right approach is part of the process, and the therapist will work with each person to decide what fits best. This is a collaborative effort that takes current challenges, personal preferences, and goals into account, with adjustments over time as needed.

    If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking. That will ensure the chosen format fits into your daily life, whether you need shorter check-ins, sessions that avoid video, or appointments that can be scheduled around work and family commitments.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesSmoking / vaping cessationYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    7+ years

    Listed in

    Massachusetts

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does he commonly address?

    He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Other areas include parenting, relationship and family problems, trauma and grief, career strain, and ADHD.

    How would you describe his therapy style?

    His style is supportive, solution-focused, and nonjudgmental. He combines client-centered conversation with practical tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and motivational interviewing.

    What kind of experience does he have?

    He has seven years of experience working in educational, residential, and outpatient settings. That work has involved people facing a wide range of concerns and life stages.

    What are his credentials and where is he based?

    He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA LMHC, and practices in Massachusetts.

    Which languages are sessions offered in?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with him?

    He is not currently accepting international clients.

    How are sessions billed and what does therapy cost?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with him?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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