- CBT techniques
- 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, depression, addictions, ADHD, and the everyday pressures of relationships, parenting, work and life transitions. David also lists young adult issues among his focus areas and has experience supporting people through divorce, fatherhood concerns, and substance challenges.
Before private practice he worked in educational, residential, and outpatient settings. That range means he has seen problems across different parts of life and at different intensities. He describes his approach as supportive and solution-focused, and draws on cognitive-behavioral methods, client-centered work, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques.
In sessions he typically helps people identify what isn’t working and then builds small, practical steps to change it. He avoids stigmatizing labels and aims to keep conversations direct and respectful. Practical tools for managing anxiety, improving mood, handling cravings, and organizing day-to-day responsibilities are common parts of his work.
For young adults he often addresses feeling behind, navigating first jobs or college transitions, and figuring out relationships and identity. He can help with smoking or vaping cessation, managing anger, and planning next steps for a career or schooling.
Sessions emphasize clear goals, a mix of short-term skills and longer conversations, and collaborative planning. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching flow and schedule a first appointment.
How his approaches shape online sessions
David draws on cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to create practical, goal-oriented online work. CBT helps people spot patterns of thinking and behavior that keep anxiety or low mood going, and then tests small changes to see what works. Motivational interviewing focuses on shifting ambivalence about change and boosting the personal reasons someone might want to stop using substances or change a habit.He also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and practicing interpersonal effectiveness. These skills are taught in short exercises and can be practiced between sessions to build steadier thinking and behavior.
Figuring out the right approach is part of the first sessions. The therapist will work together with the client to match methods to their goals, needs, and day-to-day realities. That collaborative plan can mix skills practice, goal setting, and problem-solving exercises.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Those practical benefits often help young adults balance appointments with school, work, or parenting responsibilities.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting and other life changes including young adult issues.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a supportive, solution-focused style that combines client-centered conversation with practical CBT and DBT tools to make change manageable.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of experience working in educational, residential, and outpatient settings before his current practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an MA LMHC - a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - based in Massachusetts.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
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