David Salazar, MSW, LCSW, Columbia, MO

About David Salazar

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Men's Mental Health Issues

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Emotional Abuse

Premarital Counseling

Bipolar Disorder

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know David Salazar

David Salazar helps adults and seniors in Missouri build stability, resilience, and meaningful change through compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. Practicing at LifeStance Health, David provides individual therapy tailored to each person's goals, whether they are navigating anxiety, depression, or the effects of trauma. He supports clients across Missouri with a focus on creating a safe, collaborative space where healing and growth can take place. David has extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, while also addressing concerns such as life transitions and substance use. He integrates proven approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and offers additional therapeutic techniques to meet each client's unique needs. His work is grounded in practical strategies that help individuals better understand their thoughts, regulate emotions, and move toward lasting change. He is particularly attentive to the needs of specialized communities, including first responders, military members and veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals, recognizing the importance of culturally competent care and individualized support. While no additional specialties were specifically identified as a primary passion area, David brings a strong commitment to helping clients overcome complex challenges and build healthier, more fulfilling lives. David began practicing in 2018 and holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, with education from Walla Walla University and Heritage University. Outside of his clinical work, he enjoys staying active through exercise, motorcycle and bike riding, karaoke, and spending time in warm weather.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Mood Swings

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Mood Swings

New Patient Visit

Office location

David Salazar, MSW, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients

LifeStance Health - Missouri

4500 Stellar Dr, Ste 104, Columbia, MO 65201

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Missouri

Education and training

Walla Walla University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1669947024

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Frequently asked questions

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Is David Salazar accepting new patients?

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What practice does David Salazar work with?

David Salazar works with LifeStance Health - Missouri.

Where is David Salazar's office located?

David Salazar has 2 office locations in Columbia, view full addresses on David Salazar's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see David Salazar?

David Salazar frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for David Salazar on their profile.