David Lambert, LICSW

David Lambert is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington State with a long history in community mental health. He has worked in community mental health for 53 years, 43 of which were spent providing direct clinical services to individuals.

His clinical experience spans a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, identity issues, relationship difficulties, and major psychiatric disorders. He values seeing people change, grow, and develop skills that support their own healing over time. He approaches each person with respect and unconditional acceptance and holds a firm belief in the dignity of every individual who seeks help.

David frames his role as a guide who helps people identify and pursue their own goals, based on the principle that each person is an expert on their own life. He describes his work as strengths-based and client-centered and integrates other treatment methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy to tailor care to each person’s needs. He emphasizes that a strong, supportive, trusting professional relationship is central to producing meaningful, lasting change.

Compassion and empathetic care are hallmarks of his practice. He encourages consistent participation in therapy and active practice between sessions, believing that engagement and effort increase the likelihood of reaching personal goals over time.