Profile / United States
David Lassoff, LMHC
Massachusetts
Licensed LMHC - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About David
David Lassoff is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts with seven years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, life changes, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, anger, career questions, and ADHD.
He trained at Boston University School of Medicine and holds an MA in Mental Health and Behavioral Medicine. His background includes work in educational, residential, and outpatient settings. He has supported people across a range of ages and problem areas in those roles.
In sessions he focuses on practical, goal-oriented work. He uses strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. He also draws on client-centered strategies, dialectical behavior therapy skills, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques depending on what a person needs.
Typical sessions involve talking through current problems, identifying patterns that keep difficulties going, and practicing small changes to test what works. He aims to reduce stigma and treat each person with respect and sensitivity. Conversations and plans are adjusted as goals evolve.
People often begin by naming one or two concrete goals, such as managing panic, reducing substance use, improving sleep, addressing parental stress, or handling career transitions. From there the work is step-by-step, with skills practice and review to see what helps most.
How his approaches translate to online work
David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns in thoughts and behaviors and then try practical, measurable changes. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and ADHD-related strategies. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening and responding to what the person says so they can describe goals and concerns in their own words.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes straightforward skills for managing strong emotions, improving frustration tolerance, and handling relationship stress. DBT skills are useful when someone needs concrete tools for emotion regulation and moment-to-moment coping.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He and the client look at the problems, goals, and preferences and then pick methods to try together. That selection is collaborative and can change as progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use video when they want to practice skills with visual feedback or use audio for brief calls that require less bandwidth.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief, parenting issues, ADHD, and related topics including divorce, fatherhood issues, and smoking cessation.
How does he use cognitive behavioral therapy?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses through small behavioral experiments and skills practice.
What is his professional background?
He has seven years of experience and an MA in Mental Health and Behavioral Medicine from Boston University School of Medicine, with work in educational, residential, and outpatient settings.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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