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David Lanzillotti

David Lanzillotti, LPC

Therapist in Louisiana

Compassionate counselor for life transitions

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  • Practical goal setting
  • Supportive listening
  • Problem-focused work

About David

David Lanzillotti is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana with 23 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, career questions, and major life changes. He aims to make the first step feel manageable and supportive.

He creates an open and nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be spoken honestly. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps clients can take between meetings. He encourages honest sharing because it leads to better results.

David describes therapy as a team effort. He and the client work together to define problems, set goals, and try out different ways to cope. The pace and direction are guided by what the client needs and wants to change.

In sessions he uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address patterns that keep problems going. He offers hands-on strategies for anger management, communication problems, and coping with loss or role changes such as caregiver stress.

People bring life events like abandonment, attachment concerns, body-image worries, blended family tensions, and aging questions to his work. He also has experience with medical-related issues such as cancer and the stress that can accompany long-term caregiving.

David asks that clients come with an open mind and a willingness to try new approaches. He adjusts goals and strategies as progress is made, and he supports steady steps toward a more manageable, more satisfying life.

How his approaches translate to online work

David uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on identifying patterns and teaching concrete skills. One common approach he uses helps people recognize and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns so they can manage anxiety and stress more effectively. Another approach emphasizes problem solving and communication skills to reduce relationship strain and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, adjusting those methods as progress is made. Clients help set the pace and decide which strategies feel most useful in real life.

The biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, require less travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick conversation is needed. They can also make it simpler to coordinate sessions around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt tools and exercises used in person to an online setting so clients continue to work on goals between meetings.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Experience

23+ years

Credentials

Louisiana

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What problems does this therapist help with?

He works with people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, career concerns, and major life changes. Additional areas include abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and body-image worries.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He takes a direct, team-based approach where client and counselor set goals together. Sessions focus on practical steps and skills you can use between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

He has 23 years of professional counseling experience working with a broad range of life and relationship concerns.

What credentials and region apply?

He holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Louisiana.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify exact session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does cost work for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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