David Brandt, LCSW

My clients describe me as:

Empathic, interactive, seasoned, open to who you are, a good listener, non-judgmental, direct, creative and on your side.

Something to know about my approach is:

I start where you are and join you, by using empathy, listening and exploration to get know you and build an alliance, in order to help move you/free you to identify and overcome the barriers/fears/obstacles that have made you feel stuck/trapped.

Together, we will:

Depending on client, we may discuss relationship patterns, old tapes that keep playing/informing your decisions/behaviors, career/life choices, health concerns, directional confusion, questions around substance/alcohol reliance, plus other.

I specialize in working with people who:

My specialties are in couples/relationship work, parenting/family dynamics, directional confusion, anxiety, depression, and loneliness, as well as in many other areas. I help people think through their possible substance/alcohol reliance as well.

More about me and my practice:

In practice 30+ years. I am certified to provide supervision to licensed clinical social workers in New Jersey and have served as an Adjunct Professor of Mental Health at Montclair State University.