Dr. David Sommers
California LCSW offering client-centered care and coaching
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About
Dr. David Sommers is an LCSW licensed in California with 40 years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related concerns. His listed specialties also cover eating and sleeping challenges, parenting, anger, self esteem, career concerns, bipolar condition, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
Additional focus areas include attachment issues, chronic pain, illness and disability, communication and control problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, money and financial concerns, mood disorders, narcissism, panic disorder and panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, self-love, social anxiety and workplace issues. Coaching and compassion fatigue are also part of his stated focus.
Sommers describes his work as client-centered, creating an open and nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared. He emphasizes support and empowerment as people take steps toward change. The profile also notes a specialization in all aspects of geriatrics.
Additional focus areas include attachment issues, chronic pain, illness and disability, communication and control problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, money and financial concerns, mood disorders, narcissism, panic disorder and panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, self-love, social anxiety and workplace issues. Coaching and compassion fatigue are also part of his stated focus.
Sommers describes his work as client-centered, creating an open and nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared. He emphasizes support and empowerment as people take steps toward change. The profile also notes a specialization in all aspects of geriatrics.
- Location:
- California, United States
- Years Experience:
- 40
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Attachment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Workplace issues
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: CA LCSW 6263
- NPI Number: 1972645091
- License: LCSW (California)
Online Client-Centered and Coaching Sessions
Dr. Sommers brings a client-centered approach to remote work, focusing on attentive listening and empathy to help people explore their concerns. In online client-centered sessions he aims to reflect experience, validate feelings, and follow each person at their own pace so they can identify what matters most and consider options that fit their life.
He also incorporates coaching elements when clients are interested in setting goals and building practical skills. That approach emphasizes concrete steps, strategies for managing stress or addictive impulses, and collaborative planning around relationships, career concerns, or coping with life changes. Remote formats are used to match personal needs, with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging available as ways to connect.
What is Dr. Sommers's professional background?
He has 40 years of professional work experience and is licensed in California.
What credentials and license does he hold?
Dr. Sommers holds the LCSW credential and is licensed under CA LCSW 6263.
Which languages does he use in his work?
The profile indicates he provides services in English.
Where is he based?
He is licensed and located in California.
How can people work with him remotely?
Communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does he accept clients outside the United States?
The profile specifies that he is not accepting international clients.
What does it cost to work with Dr. Sommers?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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