My Path to Therapeutic Practice
A pivotal moment occurred during a therapy session with my co-parent several years ago. Watching the therapist dispense standardized advice, I questioned whether my individual experience was truly being recognized rather than simply categorized. This realization ignited my calling to become a relationship and family therapist who embraces uniqueness over uniformity.
Today, I find profound fulfillment in creating a safe environment where clients and their families can collectively navigate life’s complexities. Each session reaffirms the wonder I experience when facilitating genuine, connective dialogues that catalyze transformational change.
Therapeutic Approach
My upbringing in the Midwest shaped my perspective, particularly witnessing my mother’s struggle with mental illness and the isolation that accompanied her journey. This profoundly influenced my unique approach as a marriage and family therapist. What distinguishes my practice is my commitment to transformational change—not through conventional methods of diagnostic labeling or prescribing quick-fix solutions, but through creating spaces where authentic self-expression flourishes.
I believe true transformation occurs when people are given the freedom to be authentic, have their struggles acknowledged, and learn to separate themselves from their challenges. My distinctive methodology focuses on deep, sustainable change rather than temporary symptom relief.
Our collaborative work involves reimagining the narratives you’ve received, shared, and created internally, with particular attention to gently expanding beyond limiting beliefs. Through this transformative process, we aim to amplify the aspirations and values that truly resonate with your authentic self, unlocking potential for meaningful, lasting change that conventional approaches might miss.
David Lieberman, MA, LMFT
