David Pollack

Hi, I'm Dovid Pollack, LCSW. I'm a therapist and educator with nearly a decade of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate life's challenges and discover their potential for growth.

I believe that meaningful therapy begins with genuine connection. My style is warm, down-to-earth, engaging, and often sprinkled with humor. I'm passionate about creating a space where people feel comfortable being themselves, without judgment or pressure to have all the answers.

My clinical experience and training include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Child-Centered Play Therapy, and somatic-based approaches. I have particular interests in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, emotional regulation, and the challenges that come with growing, changing, and navigating relationships.

At PlayRight Therapeutic Services, I believe therapy can be more than just sitting and talking. Growth can happen through conversation, creativity, movement, play, and meaningful connection.

I believe therapy should be as unique as the person sitting across from me. My approach is collaborative, engaging, and flexible, combining evidence-based techniques with creativity, humor, movement, and genuine connection.

At PlayRight, we specialize in helping children, adolescents, and young adults navigate challenges such as ADHD, self-esteem, emotional regulation, social skills, anxiety, and depression. Whether it's managing big emotions, building confidence, navigating friendships, improving focus and executive functioning, or finding healthier ways to cope with life's challenges, our goal is to help clients develop skills that translate into everyday life.

I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Child-Centered Play Therapy, and somatic-based approaches, tailoring treatment to each individual's needs, strengths, and developmental stage.

I believe growth doesn't always happen by simply sitting and talking. It often happens through play, movement, creativity, laughter, and trying something different. My goal is to create an environment where clients feel understood, discover their strengths, build practical skills, and dare I say even enjoy themselves, while developing the confidence to navigate life with greater resilience.

First and foremost, you can expect to be welcomed as you are. You don't need to prepare a perfect explanation of what's going on, know exactly what you want to work on, or have all the answers.

Our first session is an opportunity to get to know one another, begin building a connection, and understand what brings you to therapy. We'll explore what's been happening, what's feeling challenging, and what you'd like to see change. Just as importantly, we'll begin identifying your strengths, interests, and the things that make you who you are.

I strive to make the experience comfortable, engaging, and collaborative rather than clinical or intimidating. Depending on your age, personality, and needs, that might mean conversation, creative exploration, or a more interactive approach.

Together, we'll begin developing goals that feel meaningful and realistic. My hope is that you leave your first session feeling heard, understood, and perhaps even a little more hopeful about what's possible. You don't have to figure everything out on your own. That's what we're here to do together.

I look forward to meeting you!