- Stress and anxiety
- LGBTQ concerns
- Grief and loss
About David
David Perrotta is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with three years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, LGBTQ+ concerns, grief, depression, and the challenges of major life changes. He also focuses on caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, workplace issues, and young adult issues.
David frames clients as the experts on their own lives. He listens for strengths and practical steps people can use right away. Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now and what concrete changes might feel manageable.
In practice he helps clients name the problem, try small experiments, and adjust strategies that aren’t working. He will talk through coping skills for panic and anxiety, ways to manage grief and loss, and approaches to handle workplace stress. He also supports questions about sexuality and multicultural concerns in straightforward terms.
David aims to help people who feel stuck after school, during career transitions, or while adjusting to new adult responsibilities. He offers direct, conversational support rather than long, abstract explanations. The focus is on short-term tools and clearer next steps.
To start, he asks a few practical questions to understand current stressors and immediate needs. From there he and the client set simple goals and track what helps most over a few sessions.
Approaches that guide remote sessions
David uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One approach emphasizes building coping skills for anxiety and panic - learning short exercises to reduce symptoms and practicing them between sessions. Another approach focuses on grief and loss, helping people process what changed and develop routines that rebuild daily functioning after a loss.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. He will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals, needs, and how much time they have. Together they try an approach for a few sessions and adjust if something isn’t helping.
Confirm current session options before booking because formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, such as taking a shorter check-in during a work break or avoiding travel time. It can also allow someone to use a phone or audio-only option when that better matches their bandwidth or comfort level. These practical choices help therapy fit into everyday life rather than adding extra demands.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ+ related issues, grief, depression, and life changes including young adult issues.
What is his approach in sessions?
He treats clients as experts in their own lives and focuses on practical steps, coping skills, and short-term strategies to reduce distress.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of professional work experience as an LMSW in Michigan.
What credential and region is he licensed in?
He holds an LMSW credential and is licensed in Michigan.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the United States?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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