David S. Wilde, LCSW, JD, CEAP

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Introduction: Far too many coaches have little or no psychological/spiritual insight or experience. At the same time, far too few therapists know how to really help folks effect REAL CHANGE in their lives. Honestly, most schools that claim to teach "psychotherapy" are still largely based on the psychodynamic model which stems from Freud's paradigm that insight = change. Usually this is WRONG. And it's so so sad that so many people are literally stuck in so-called therapeutic relationships that are primarily therapeutic for the provider's cash flow and little else. Why? Because they don't know what's out there and the mental health profession generally will, unwittingly, lead them astray. Change involves far less to do with "why" questions (or focus on the past) and far more to do with "what" is happening NOW and HOW can we make that different, better... That's why finding a life coach who is also a licensed psychotherapist and can guide and direct as well as help you to "process" is so important. I'm far from the only one doing this, so choose carefully but be courageous: change is possible. If you're willing to do the work. With love, David

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License Type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (NY)

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What types of customers have you worked with?
The following is a brief sampling of some of the work I'm currrently doing: I'm working with issues around sexual and pornography addiction with several clients, and with family issues including teenagers and blended families with other clients. I'm working right now with a family challenged with a rebellious teenager, meeting with the whole family as well as with different constellations of family members. I'm also helping a couple heal following an infidelity and betrayal in the relationship. I'm working with helping several clients find ways to achieve more inner peace utilizing meditation, guided imagery, conscious breathing, Emotional Freedom Technique, and progressive relaxation. I successfully helped one client very recently secure a top IT job with a Fortune 500 company by tweaking his resume, create stellar cover letters, manifestation work to "create" his ideal career path, and role-playing the interview process. Now we're focusing on his love life and manifesting a meaningful relationship. I have another highly successful client in financial services in Manhattan who doesn't feel successful. We're implementing ways to overcome his dysthymia (long-standing depression) and regain his confidence, keeping his mind out of focusing on the past. Another client struggles with ADD and we're creating and implementing tools to help her move forward in all aspects of her life. more to come...
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Some advice: . Make sure you feel "safe" and comfortable with your coach or therapist. Don't be shy about asking questions and don't hesitate to "move on" if you don't feel you're getting the help you need. (Don't allow any provider to "guilt you" into staying with them if it doesn't feel like a good fit.) . Before you share your problem or concern, ask the provider what they do and how they do it.. that is, how they actually help people achieve results, actually change. Be wary of what is known as the psychodynamic approach where "let's talk more about this next week" becomes a bottomless pit of "how does that make you feel?" questions, and you get little or no actual direction or guidance.