- Compassionate presence
- Skills focused
- English and Spanish
About David
David Carrasco is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, mood shifts, and codependency concerns. He works with clients who are dealing with guilt, shame, trauma, or the strain of major life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and are grounded in practical support and steady presence.
He focuses on clear, usable tools rather than jargon. Conversations cover coping skills, managing strong emotions, and reducing behaviors that get in the way of daily life. David aims to help people notice patterns, try small changes, and build routines that feel manageable.
David uses a mix of approaches informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered methods. That means helping you clarify what matters, testing thoughts and behaviors, and following your pace during sessions. Motivational Interviewing and Dialectical Behavior Therapy also inform his style when people need focused change or emotion regulation strategies.
With four years of clinical experience, David has supported people through substance use struggles, bipolar and depressive symptoms, workplace stress, and parenting-related stressors like fatherhood issues. He also addresses multicultural concerns and seasonal mood shifts specific to island life.
People can expect straightforward language, practical assignments between sessions, and a respectful space to talk. To begin, clients use the site Start Therapy process to match and schedule an initial appointment.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
David blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered listening. ACT helps people notice what matters most and take small steps toward those values despite painful thoughts or feelings. CBT looks at unhelpful thinking and behaviors and tests new ways of responding to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression.He also draws on elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing when emotional regulation or behavior change is a priority. These methods teach concrete skills for managing intense feelings and increase motivation for change. Choosing an approach is a team effort - the therapist will help figure out what fits based on your goals and preferences.
If you’re thinking about online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when life is hectic. It also makes it simpler to keep continuity of care after a move within the same state. Check session options during the sign-up process so you know which formats are possible.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
California, Hawaii
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does David typically address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, trauma, codependency, and related issues like guilt, shame, and workplace strain.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and client-centered, focusing on tools you can use between meetings and on following your pace during conversations.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, substance use concerns, trauma recovery, and life transition challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LCSW credentials listed as HI LCSW and CA LCSW and is based in Hawaii.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can I work with him from outside the United States?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are session payments handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.