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David Siler

David Siler

LCSW

Indiana

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In their wordsCalm, experienced LCSW for relationship and stress concerns

Key details

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Indiana / 34003929A
NPI
1821720400
Experience
25 years
Languages
English
Location
Indiana

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • 25 years experience
  • Faith-informed approach
  • Indiana based

About David

David Siler is an LCSW with 25 years of counseling experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or depression. He also supports those facing relationship strain, communication problems, and the emotional fallout from separation or infidelity.

David offers a calm, straightforward approach. He listens for the everyday patterns that make life harder and helps clients try different ways of responding. Sessions often focus on clearer communication, rebuilding trust, and practical steps to reduce anxiety and lift mood.

His background includes long-term clinical work in Indiana. Over the years he has worked with people dealing with issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, adoption and foster care questions, and fatherhood-related stress. He also addresses worries tied to family of origin, guilt and shame, and the pain of relationship breakdown.

Faith and personal values can be part of the conversation when clients want that. David aims to balance emotional understanding with tangible strategies people can use between sessions. He emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes.

People seeking help for coping with natural or human-caused disaster will find experience relevant to crisis-related stress in his history of practice. To begin, potential clients complete an intake matching form and then schedule based on availability.

How evidence-based methods translate to online care

David often draws on well-researched therapeutic techniques that focus on skills practice and clearer communication. For example, cognitive-based methods help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try alternative responses to reduce anxiety and low mood. These approaches teach practical tools to manage stress and shift thinking patterns.

He also uses relationship-focused work that aims to improve how people talk and connect. This involves practicing communication skills, addressing hurt or betrayal in small steps, and setting clearer boundaries to reduce ongoing conflict. Such work can help with commitment issues, trust repair, and rebuilding connection.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try out techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels most useful. Clients shape the pace and focus of sessions throughout their work together.

The site biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Talk with the therapist about practical scheduling and the session length that best fits daily routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

Indiana

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does David commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship challenges, and family-related problems including issues like abandonment and attachment.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is compassionate and practical, combining emotional support with steps clients can use day to day to improve communication and manage symptoms.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings 25 years of counseling experience to his practice in Indiana.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds an LCSW and practices in Indiana.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin work with this therapist?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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