David Kolker, JD, LCSW
Online only
About me
Hello, my name is David Kolker and I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker. The firs question I ask every client is "tell me who you are." This question is the basis of all the time we will spend together. It is the main question that will determine the progress of your therapy. A primary piece of this approach is self-disclosure by myself. How can I expect you to be open and honest if I am not willing to do the same? Many therapists don't believe in this theory; however, I have found it to be extremely effective. The concept is that I have the same issues as you do; however, my pain tolerance is extremely less than yours. What does this mean? I don't wait till the pain gets unbearable to take action.
I have owned large primary mental health facilities for the past 14 years and worked with a diverse population of males, females, couples and families. Issues such as lack of childhood modeling, insecure attachment, sexual assault and abuse, codependency and shame. It is my opinion that shame and codependency are the primary issues with the vast majority of issues we face.
I will stop at this point and invite you to contact me and discuss the issues you are dealing with. Remember, I am no different than you.
License
License(s)
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anger Issues
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Career
- Depression
- Divorce Mediation
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief & Loss
- LGBTQIA+
- Life Coaching
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress/Stress Management
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy