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David Forest

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Accepting clients Last Updated 9 days ago

Are you feeling stuck, burned out, unmotivated, exhausted or worse? That’s not life. You were meant to feel alive! By closely examining your thoughts, behaviors, and, most importantly, your emotions, you will discover what beliefs and habits keep you locked in negative, self-defeating patterns, and how to free yourself for good. Regardless of what happens – or happened – to you, you can learn to live a life filled with passion and purpose.
I take a personalized, integrative and collaborative approach to psychotherapy, utilizing a wide array of techniques from depth psychology and individual psychology, to narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and others. I also believe in the power of expressive arts therapy and often incorporate music and poetry.
My goal is to create a caring and supportive space for you to feel. To feel safe, and seen, and heard. Fertile ground to fully be and become the awesome person that you are. Let's get to work.


Specialties

Addiction Alcohol Misuse or Abuse Anger management Anxiety Career Concerns College adjustment Depression Drug Addiction Dual diagnosis Emotional Regulation Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Grief and Loss Identity Development Life Transitions Perfectionism Relationship Issues Religion or Spirituality Self-esteem Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Substance Abuse

In-Network Insurance Plans

David Forest is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Anthem Carelon Cigna and Evernorth Optum Oscar Oxford Quest Behavioral Health UnitedHealthcare UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1942609235

Rates

First session $150
Ongoing sessions $150
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Locations

3600 NW 43rd Street
Suite E2
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 226-0728
ADA Accessible
Map of provider office locations

Practice Hours

Monday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday --
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Adlerian Attachment-based Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Depth Therapy Emotionally Focused Therapy Emotion-focused therapy Existential Expressive Arts Gestalt Humanistic Insight Therapy Integrative Internal Family Systems (IFS) Jungian Lifespan Integration Meditation Mindfulness Narrative Person-Centered Positive Psychology Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Strength-Based Transpersonal

Modalities

Couples Family Individuals

Age Groups

Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)

Communities

Artists Veterans

Meeting Options

Video sessions available
In-person sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 16
  • License(s): FL-SW14884

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): White
  • Gender(s): Cisgender
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Straight
  • Religion(s): Individual Spiritual Practice

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