David Steinberger

M.Ed., LPCC
david@clevelandtherapygroup.com

Warm Greetings! My name is David Steinberger and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) here at Cleveland Therapy Group. In my sessions, I ensure you are seen and heard with unconditional positive regard REGARDLESS of your background. It is important to me to be conscious and respectful of your identity (race, age, sexuality, culture, etc..) knowing that these things ultimately paint who we are. Instead of seeing myself as a "higher-than-thou" professional, I see myself as a guide supporting you as you find strength and wellness. I am no stranger to humor and creativity--I consider these strong elements within the therapy I provide.  

As a therapist, I take an eclectic approach to treatment. I am greatly influenced by person-centered and Gestalt therapy styles, but I also have strengths in existential therapy and trauma-informed care. Working at the community level, I was exposed to populations greatly effected by trauma which subsequently makes me quite keen to the variety of effects trauma has on the body and mind. Inside my therapy tool box you'll find (including, but not limited to): mindfulness-meditation, CBT, DBT, ADHD informed care, motivational interviewing, LGBT informed/affirming techniques, relationship building techniques (including non-monogamous affirming), family therapy techniques, radical acceptance techniques, identity and purpose techniques, and psycho-drama.

There is no perfect place to start, and no one takes the same path with therapy; but, if you're willing to try and allow me to walk with you we may stumble upon something great.