- Stress and anxiety
- Practical goal setting
- Longtime LPC
About David
David Lanzillotti is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 23 years of counseling experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, coping with grief or life changes, or navigating relationship and career challenges. He also supports those managing anger and parenting concerns.
He aims to build an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly. Sessions focus on understanding what brings someone in and then working together to set clear, practical goals. He encourages clients to bring an open mind and a sincere desire to change.
David describes therapy as a collaborative process. Once trust is established, he and the client identify problem areas and break them down into manageable steps. The emphasis is on practical strategies people can use between sessions to improve daily life.
Over more than two decades he has worked with a wide range of concerns including abandonment worries, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, and coping after illness or disaster. This variety informs a flexible, experience-based approach to problem solving.
Clients can expect straightforward communication and a focus on measurable progress. He asks for honest sharing so sessions can be productive and tailored to each person's needs. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to his availability.
He aims to build an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly. Sessions focus on understanding what brings someone in and then working together to set clear, practical goals. He encourages clients to bring an open mind and a sincere desire to change.
David describes therapy as a collaborative process. Once trust is established, he and the client identify problem areas and break them down into manageable steps. The emphasis is on practical strategies people can use between sessions to improve daily life.
Over more than two decades he has worked with a wide range of concerns including abandonment worries, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, and coping after illness or disaster. This variety informs a flexible, experience-based approach to problem solving.
Clients can expect straightforward communication and a focus on measurable progress. He asks for honest sharing so sessions can be productive and tailored to each person's needs. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to his availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Experience
23+ years
Credentials
Louisiana
Languages
English
How evidence-based approaches work online
David uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear problems and practical steps. One common approach helps people learn skills to manage stress and anxiety by breaking worries into smaller parts and practicing new ways to respond. Another method focuses on relationship and attachment concerns by examining patterns of communication and teaching tools to improve connection and boundaries.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and together they decide which techniques to try first. This collaborative planning makes it easier to adjust methods if something isn't helping.
If you are considering online sessions, check the session formats available before booking to confirm what is offered. Online therapy can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also allow sessions without video when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers an audio-only meeting. Confirm specific formats and scheduling options during the initial matching and scheduling steps.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, career shifts, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiving stress, body image, attachment and abandonment concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He takes a collaborative and straightforward approach. The work centers on identifying problems, setting practical goals, and using steps you can apply between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 23 years of professional counseling experience practicing in clinical settings and private practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.