Dr. David Sommers

Dr. David Sommers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 40 years of experience in California. He uses a straightforward, person-centered style to help people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or life changes. He aims to make the first step feel manageable and to provide steady support as clients work toward practical improvements.

In sessions he focuses on listening without judgment and helping people name what matters most to them. He talks through relationship strains, addictions, career worries, grief, and common struggles like sleep and eating changes. He also addresses issues such as attention challenges, mood swings, panic, and feelings of isolation.

Over his career he has worked with a wide range of life challenges and brings that practical experience into everyday conversations. He emphasizes clear, realistic goals and small steps clients can take between sessions. Therapy conversations tend to center on what is getting in the way now and what might help next.

Clients can expect a calm, direct approach that prioritizes their voice. He invites people to explore difficult topics like guilt, shame, control issues, and intimacy concerns at a pace that feels right. The work is collaborative and focused on building skills for coping and better self-understanding.

Dr. Sommers identifies compassion and empowerment as central to his work. He encourages people to try new strategies, reflect on results, and adjust plans together. This practical stance is intended to help people move from feeling stuck toward clearer choices and more manageable day-to-day living.

Client-centered care adapted for online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on respectful listening and helping people find their own answers. The therapist reflects what clients say, clarifies feelings, and supports self-directed change; this approach can help with anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and self-esteem issues.

Over many years Dr. Sommers has emphasized practical conversation and small steps. That same collaborative approach applies to online work: he will talk with you about goals, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust plans together. Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work, and the therapist will help guide those choices based on your goals and preferences.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when days are tight. They also let people use options that match their needs for a given week, whether that means a longer conversation or a brief coaching-style session to address an immediate concern.