David Sands, LCSW

My practice combines elements of acceptance and commitment therapy, narrative therapy, ecotherapy, and stoic and existential philosophy, among others, and leans heavily into the dynamic and ever-emerging collaborative relationship between patient and therapist, drawing on principles of interpersonal neurobiology and theories of attachment. My work is trauma-informed and grounded in meaning-making and the identification and practice of values: ways in which we can live more vitally, authentically, and in a manner that is in accordance with who we envision ourselves to be.

Basically, I believe that no one is an island. No one is perfectly self-sustaining. And no one suffers – or rejoices – in a vacuum. As a social worker, I try to bring these perspectives into action in my practice, and always with a focus on a patient’s strengths.

I believe we are all mutually interdependent and inextricably interwoven within and among ourselves, each other, and our environment; and that healing and growth are brought about through genuine relationships not only with ourselves but with the world around us.