David Markowitz, LPC

Missouri · 35 years in practice

David Markowitz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 35 years of clinical experience.

License and registration

LPC, Missouri: 000788 · expires June 2027
NPI: 1225046493 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 35
Languages: English

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About David

David Markowitz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 35 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationship and intimacy concerns. He works with clients on practical problems like parenting, career stress, addiction, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and coping with major life changes.

His background includes long experience with people who have faced emotional or physical trauma and those wrestling with family of origin and communication problems.

Background and approach

He uses several therapeutic approaches and adapts conversations and techniques to what each person needs. Sessions are conversational and straightforward, aimed at making progress one step at a time. In the room he keeps a warm, interactive style.

He treats clients with respect and sensitivity and avoids stigmatizing labels. That means the focus is on understanding what is happening now and finding workable ways forward rather than on judgment. He draws on methods from emotionally focused work, client-centered practice, cognitive behavioral ideas, the Gottman method, and hypnotherapy to create a tailored plan.

Those tools are matched to the client’s goals, whether that is reducing panic, improving communication, or addressing addictive behaviors. People who choose him can expect practical steps, honest conversation, and an emphasis on building better emotional connection and coping skills. He helps lay out clear options and supports clients as they try new ways of responding to stress and relationships.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything David lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Anger management
ADHD
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Aging and geriatric issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Young adult issues

Approaches David names

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Online support

How emotion-focused and practical methods work online

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name core emotions and then change how those emotions shape their reactions. It can be useful for anxiety, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns by clarifying what a person feels and needs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and the client’s own goals, giving space for people to lead the pace of change and shape the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like panic or depression.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest methods to try. Sessions can shift if something isn’t helpful, and plans are adjusted over time to fit changing needs.

Online work uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make sessions more flexible. Video is good for full conversations and interactive exercises. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text allow quick check-ins, written reflections, or ongoing support between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and different life situations.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting, self esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

The approach is warm and interactive with straightforward conversation. Sessions aim to understand current problems and try practical steps to change patterns.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 35 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, emotional abuse, and long-term relationship issues.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He holds an LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - and practices from Missouri.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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