David Curry

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about helping people build greater stability, confidence, and purpose in their lives. I earned my Master’s degree in Social Work from Fordham University and have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults navigating concerns such as ADHD, anger management, substance use, and other life challenges.

In addition to my work as a therapist, I serve as the Director of a nonprofit organization that provides housing and support to adults recovering from mental health and substance use challenges. This role has given me a deeper understanding of how a person’s environment, relationships, life circumstances, and support system can influence their ability to create and sustain meaningful change.

I also serve on the Board of the Garden State Association of Recovery Residences (GSARR), where I support efforts to promote ethical standards, accountability, and quality care within recovery housing programs.

My approach to therapy is direct, supportive, practical, and solution-focused. I believe therapy should be a place where you can speak openly, feel genuinely heard, and work toward meaningful goals without judgment. I meet clients where they are while also encouraging them to challenge patterns that may be holding them back.

My goal is to help clients better understand themselves, develop practical tools they can use outside of therapy, and feel more confident navigating the challenges in their lives.

My therapeutic style is honest, collaborative, and goal-oriented. I strive to create a supportive environment where you feel comfortable exploring challenges while also encouraging meaningful growth and accountability. Together, we'll examine the thoughts, behaviors, and patterns that may be preventing you from moving forward, then develop realistic, effective strategies that help you make lasting changes and achieve your goals.

I draw from a range of evidence-based practices—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness-Based techniques—while tailoring each session to your individual needs, strengths, and goals.

I view therapy as a partnership where you set the pace. My role is to provide guidance, honest feedback, and tools to help you build insight, manage emotions effectively, and move toward the life you want. The focus is always on helping you gain confidence, clarity, and control over your path forward.

In our first session, clients can expect a comfortable and conversational environment where we focus on getting to know each other and identifying what brought you to therapy. I’ll ask questions about your background, current challenges, and goals so we can begin to form a clear understanding of what you’d like to work on.

We’ll also discuss what therapy looks like, how sessions are structured, what approaches I may use, and what you can expect from me as your therapist. My goal is to ensure you leave the first session feeling heard, understood, and supported, with a sense of direction and next steps.

Most importantly, the first session is about building trust and creating a safe space where you can be open and honest without judgment. From there, we’ll develop a plan tailored to your specific needs and start working toward meaningful progress.