Dr. David Carlini, LCSW

Dr. David Carlini is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who brings clinical training and administrative experience to his practice. A LCSW denotes that he completed a master’s degree in social work at the University of Pittsburgh and fulfilled extensive post-master’s clinical supervision to provide direct care for individuals and families. He also holds a doctorate in health administration from Central Michigan University and is a retired specialty hospital CEO with experience in psychiatry and addiction medicine, as well as a retired Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, which gives him a practical perspective on how mental health intersects with professional and organizational life.

Dr. Carlini focuses on treating depression, stress, and anxiety while helping clients build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. He also offers support for career difficulties and provides executive and professional coaching, addressing both psychological challenges and their real-world impacts at work. Additional areas of attention include attachment issues, communication problems, and struggles with control.

Clinically, he draws from a range of approaches tailored to each person’s needs, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), client-centered therapy, mindfulness therapy, narrative therapy, attachment-based therapy, and solution-focused therapy. Having worked with a diverse set of clients over many years, he emphasizes individualized care and looks to understand what makes each person unique in order to collaborate on meaningful change.