David Kensler LCSW

I employ the following treatment approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness and Trauma-Focused Therapy. I provide psycho-educational materials to help you understand symptoms and challenges. I also try to have my clients practice skills during our sessions, such as grounding, mindfulness, focused breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and role-playing challenging situations. I believe in homework between sessions to keep you practicing these skills.

I offer a comfortable environment to share your concerns, and I like to apply practical tools and skills to help you improve situations and obtain relief from mental health symptoms. You set the agenda for our sessions together, and I just bring some additional strategies to try. Being a therapist is like being a coach--you will be encouraged and offered new tools to try and leave our sessions with agreed-upon ways to approach challenging situations. I will also challenge you and encourage you to do the work between sessions.

• Pennsylvania, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CW016853