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David Lyons

Therapist(He/him/his)
18 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Depression, Anger management
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

As a Clinical Social Worker, I have provided counseling services within various agencies since 2002. My work is focused on enhancing the emotional well-being of those who are experiencing combat trauma, grief and loss, domestic violence, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and childhood trauma. My training has afforded me with the opportunity to assist individuals with establishing a foundation for the long-term management of their mental health needs.

My approach to therapy

I am a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist and trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy, (CPT), Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, (PP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (CBT), and Intimate Partner Violence, (IPV). I am a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional.

What you can expect from me

My goal is to create an environment that is trusting, and safe, one that facilitates the establishment of a positive and supportive therapeutic relationship. This therapeutic alliance assists clients in being able to confront trauma in a manner that ultimately facilitates the possibility for change and promotes emotional healing within their lives.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Empowering, Affirming, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    18 years of experience
  • Training
    MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) at University of Maryland, BA-Bachelor Of Arts at Northeastern Illinois University, School of Social Work
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical) (Maryland), LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (District Of Columbia), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Virginia)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Anger management
  • More specialties
    LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Men's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Schema, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    600 Cameron Street Suite 308
    Alexandria, VA 22314