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David Perrotta

David Perrotta

LMSW

Michigan

Practical support for life and work stress

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Profile summary

Credentials
LMSW
License
LMSW, Michigan · 6801121699
NPI
1699464974
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Workplace wellbeing focus
  • Stress and anxiety help
  • LGBTQ plus support

About David

David Perrotta is a licensed social worker in Michigan who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and LGBTQ+ related concerns. He centers sessions on the client’s own goals and strengths. He aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and respectful of each person’s pace.

With three years of professional experience, David works with people facing life transitions and the practical fallout of change. He helps people who are adjusting to loss, new roles, or shifts in identity find clearer ways to cope. Sessions emphasize listening first, then trying small, workable steps that fit daily life.

David views clients as experts in their own stories and builds on existing strengths rather than starting from scratch. He offers straightforward support for problems like panic attacks, communication breakdowns, caregiving strain, chronic illness challenges, and questions about sexuality. The approach is collaborative and goal-driven, not lecture-based.

Conversations aim to make problems easier to handle day to day. That can include developing coping strategies, practicing simple communication skills, and setting small, realistic goals. David frames progress as a sequence of small wins rather than instant fixes.

People who prefer clear guidance and an encouraging, practical style may find his way of working helpful. He uses plain language in sessions and focuses on what can change now, rather than long theoretical discussion.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

David describes his work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical coping and problem solving. One common approach he uses is skills-based coping work, which teaches clear strategies to manage anxiety, panic, and stress in daily moments. These skills are aimed at reducing immediate distress and building routine ways to respond to triggers.

Another useful element is grief and life-change support, which helps people make sense of loss and adjust to new roles or circumstances. This involves pacing conversations so change feels doable, identifying what matters most now, and setting small goals to rebuild routine and meaning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, suggest practical methods that fit your life, and adjust techniques over time based on what helps. You and the therapist decide together which strategies to try first and when to change course.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy workweek, reducing travel time, and making it easier to keep regular appointments. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm the current options before booking. Online work can support steady progress by helping people apply techniques between meetings and by making check-ins simpler to schedule.

Areas of expertise

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does David commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and LGBTQ+ related concerns, along with related areas like workplace issues and life transitions.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is collaborative and practical, focusing on listening, identifying strengths, and trying small steps that fit into daily life.

What kind of experience does he have?

He has three years of professional work experience as a clinician in Michigan.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He holds an LMSW, which is a Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment and cost work?

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

What are the steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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