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I always operate off of this model, "Everything I've gone through I have gotten through."

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. Seeking help can be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that step! I provide a welcoming environment that is safe, nurturing, and judgment-free.

I work with adults 55 and older who are dealing with big life changes — illness, caregiving, grief, retirement, or simply finding themselves in a chapter they didn’t plan for.

A lot of my clients come in because something has shifted. A diagnosis. A loss. The exhaustion of caring for someone else. Or that feeling of, “This isn’t the life I pictured.”

I’ve worked for many years alongside palliative care teams and with people living with serious illness. I understand how overwhelming medical decisions, uncertainty, and anticipatory grief can be.

I also know loss personally. My husband died after a battle with cancer, and rebuilding my own life changed how I sit with others. I don’t just understand this work professionally — I’ve lived parts of it.

Most of the people I see aren’t looking for years of therapy. They want a place to sort through what’s happening, get steadier, and figure out what comes next. We usually work together for a focused stretch — anywhere from a few sessions to a few months.

We meet by telehealth. It’s simple and private, and I’ll handle the logistics.

After graduating from Fordham University with a Master's in Clinical Social Work. I continued my journey in healthcare as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, at New York -Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.

I have 26 years of clinical experience in various medical and long-term care settings. Adept at supporting clients through chronic illnesses, aging, and emotional adjustment, with an integrative therapeutic approach. My goal is to support you through the therapeutic process. We will work together to set achievable goals to address and help resolve conflicts and improve your quality of life.

I work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Many of my clients are professionals who appear successful and capable on the outside but privately feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck.

I also work extensively with men and husbands who have spent years believing they should be able to handle life's challenges on their own.

Before becoming a therapist, I spent more than 25 years in engineering and organizational leadership. That experience gives me an appreciation for the pressures of work, relationships, family responsibilities, and the challenge of balancing competing demands while trying to keep everything together.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and certified Perinatal Mental Health Clinician (PMH-C) with over 21 years of experience, I offer expert, compassionate therapy tailored specifically for women navigating life's challenges. My practice specializes in maternal wellness, including perinatal mood disorders, birth trauma, NICU stays, fetal medicine, and complex medical diagnoses. Whether you are navigating severe anxiety, professional burnout, a difficult reproductive journey, or a profound identity shift, I provide a calm, deeply grounded space to help you heal and thrive.

Hello! My name is Dr. David Hobby and I'm a board-certified Marriage and Family Therapist. I attended CIIS and graduated from Sierra University. I specialize in trauma, relationship issues, and emotional processing and I'm happy to help you today with any of your healthcare concerns.

I have experience working with individuals struggling with their mental health issues. Through therapy, we can discuss the areas of support that need your attention.