- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About David
David Swineheart is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with 30 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and other life challenges. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use day to day.
He describes working in a straightforward, respectful way. Conversations are meant to identify what feels stuck and name the emotions under the behavior. He draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at how emotions shape relationships and attachment. He also uses Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral approaches when they fit a person's goals.
Therapy sessions typically include listening, reflecting back what’s happening, and trying small adjustments to thoughts or interactions. For someone dealing with grief, panic attacks, or trauma, that might mean learning ways to calm the body and name feelings. For work or career stress it can mean setting clear steps and testing them between sessions.
He has experience with a broad range of concerns such as parenting strain, sleeping and eating problems, anger, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas include abandonment, codependency, and issues related to veterans and armed forces. Those topics are handled in direct, practical conversations rather than abstract theory.
People who prefer clear options and concrete tools often find this approach helpful. He invites prospective clients to review session choices and the matching process before scheduling a first appointment.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is used to identify and name core emotions and attachment patterns that influence how people relate to others. It can help when intimacy, abandonment, or deep feelings are hard to put into words.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person sets the pace and priorities. This approach supports people who want space to talk through what matters most without a prescriptive agenda.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and actions keep problems going and tests small experiments to change them. CBT techniques can help with panic attacks, anxiety, sleep or eating problems, and day-to-day coping strategies.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean combining elements from EFT, Client-Centered work, and CBT rather than using a single model.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They also make it possible to work with a licensed professional from Indiana even if the client is located elsewhere.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns listed in his specialties.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral approaches to name emotions and try practical changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is an LCSW based in Indiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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