Licensed to practice in Maryland and accepts 11 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 8 more.
New to Grow
I’m David Blitz, a licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years of experience. I’ve spent much of my career providing care to children and adolescents, including 25 years at a private therapeutic day school working with Level 5 special education students. I’ve also provided therapy in the general community, and currently work full time in a health clinic. I have extensive experience working with individuals who suffer or suffered from trauma. In addition, i work with client's of all diagnosis including depression, anxiety, anger , ADHD, and personality disorders.
In our first session, we’ll create a warm, comfortable space where you (and any caregivers if you’re a child or teen) can share what’s bringing you in and what you’d like help with. I’ll listen carefully, answer your questions about therapy, and together we’ll start identifying goals that feel right for you. Whether you’re 4 or 100, my aim is for you to leave feeling heard, supported, and clear about how we can move forward.
With over 30 years as a licensed clinical social worker including 25 years in a private therapeutic day school serving Level 5 special education students. I bring a rare depth of experience with children and adolescents who face complex emotional and behavioral challenges. I’ve also worked extensively in the general community and currently support clients of all ages. This combination of school-based therapeutic expertise and broad lifespan work allows me to meet people exactly where they are, using a calm, collaborative, and highly practical style that helps kids, teens, and adults feel safe, understood, and equipped with real tools they can use right away. I also weave in gentle humor when it feels right, which helps ease tension and makes the process feel more human and approachable.
My ideal client is anyone who is ready to feel better and make real progress whether that’s a child struggling with big emotions or school challenges, a teen navigating identity and relationships, or an adult facing life transitions, stress, or long-standing patterns. I especially enjoy working with people who are open to a collaborative, practical approach and who appreciate a little gentle humor along the way. If you’re looking for a calm, experienced therapist who meets you exactly where you are and helps you build tools that actually stick, we’re probably a great fit.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, evidence-based approach that helps clients understand the powerful connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In our sessions, we work collaboratively to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more balanced, realistic ones, while building concrete skills you can use in everyday life. I adapt CBT tools to fit each person’s age, personality, and goals, whether that’s helping a child manage big emotions, a teen navigate social or school stress, or an adult break free from long-standing patterns. And because therapy should feel human, I often weave in gentle humor to keep the process approachable and engaging.
Grief Therapy
**How I use grief therapy in my practice** I use a compassionate, person-centered approach to grief therapy that honors the unique way each person experiences loss. Together we create a safe space to explore your feelings, memories, and the changes grief brings, while gently developing coping strategies that help you move forward at your own pace. I adapt the work to fit children, teens, and adults, drawing on practical tools and my years of experience supporting people through life’s hardest transitions. And because even in grief we need moments of light, I carefully weave in gentle humor when it feels right, helping the process feel a little more human and less overwhelming.
Trauma-Focused CBT
I use Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), an evidence-based approach specially designed to help children, teens, and adults heal from traumatic experiences. In a safe, supportive space, we work together to understand how trauma has affected thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, while building practical skills for managing distress and reclaiming a sense of safety and control. I carefully adapt the process to each person’s age, developmental needs, and readiness drawing on my extensive experience with high-needs youth and clients of all ages.