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David Calvert, LICSW

Warm, collaborative LICSW for stress and addiction
  • Addictions and severe illness
  • Anxiety and depression support
  • Clients include teens and couples

About David Calvert

David Calvert is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Alabama with six years of clinical experience working with individuals, groups, teens, and couples. He has supported people facing addictions and severe mental illness, including conditions such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, and has substantial experience addressing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and anger management.

His style is warm and collaborative, focused on helping people identify and build on their strengths. He draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - which helps people recognize and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - and incorporates select methods from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when appropriate. He emphasizes treating each person with respect, dignity, and compassion while working together to develop a treatment plan tailored to the client’s specific needs and goals.

David recognizes the courage it takes to seek help and aims to create a supportive environment where clients and he can set clear goals and practical steps toward change. He works to meet each person where they are and to create plans that reflect individual priorities and circumstances.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

CodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does David Calvert have?

David Calvert has six years of professional experience.

Is David Calvert a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credential LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. License details: AL LICSW 5760C.

In which languages does David Calvert provide therapy?

David Calvert provides therapy in English.

Where is David Calvert located?

He is located in Alabama.

How can I work with David Calvert as my therapist?

You can work with David Calvert through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does David Calvert work with international clients?

No. David Calvert does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with David Calvert cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with David Calvert

David Calvert draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and applies Trauma-Focused principles when needed. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens closely and helps clients explore their own values and goals, useful for building self-esteem and improving relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Trauma-Focused approaches concentrate on addressing the effects of traumatic experiences and helping people develop strategies to manage symptoms and reclaim daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and David works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. He tailors treatment plans so approaches can be adapted over time as progress is made.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to engage in regular care from different locations. These formats support continuity of treatment and give clients multiple ways to communicate with licensed professionals and therapists in ways that fit their routines and comfort levels.

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