David Markowitz , LPC

David Markowitz is a Missouri Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 35 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family concerns, addiction, ADHD, bipolar disorder, parenting challenges, and the many transitions life brings. His practice also addresses aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, codependency, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and issues related to isolation and loneliness.

He brings a warm, interactive, client-centered style to sessions, combining respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. His work integrates evidence-based techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and emotionally-focused therapy, and he adapts treatment plans to fit each person’s specific needs and goals. David focuses on helping clients build practical coping skills, improve relationships, and navigate difficult emotions and life changes.

David collaborates with individuals, couples, and families and accepts clients from Missouri as well as international clients. As an LPC - a state license that authorizes practice as a professional counselor - he offers decades of experience to support people taking the first steps toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

David Markowitz draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) to guide online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, helping people feel heard and respected as they explore what matters most to them. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping skills development. EFT concentrates on emotional experience and attachment patterns, and is often used to improve closeness and communication in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. David works collaboratively with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs and preferences, and adjust the plan as therapy progresses, so clients play an active role in choosing what works best.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or mobility concerns and allow consistent access to licensed professionals and therapists regardless of location, supporting continuity of care and timely help when challenges arise.