David Eckelkamp, LCMHC-LMHC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Education
David enrolled in Lesley University's Expressive Therapy Program in 2001. David graduated with a Master's in Mental Health Counseling and a specialization in Expressive Arts Therapy.
David did his undergraduate work at Bridgewater State University; where he majored in both Psychology and Theater Arts in 1993.
Professional
David has been working with children and young adults for over 20 years in both day programs, outpatient and residential settings. He has worked with a large variety of clients, while accumulating a wide skill set and knowledge of the developmental process. David has been doing outpatient individual therapy for 6 years in Newton MA, and now relocating his practice to Brattleboro, VT. Now accepting new clients.
Specializations
David specializes in using a hybrid of approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, Internal Family Systems, and the expressive arts to address concerns with depression, self-regulation issues and trauma related issues. David has developed a unique approach to problem solving that applies universally to children as well as adults. David brings a broad knowledge of behavioral neurology to guide therapeutic change.
The Arts
After finishing his undergraduate degree, David went on to act and help produce local theater while working as a photographer on the side. David had taught himself to play guitar, bass, and drums. This led to him performing in a local band for several years. The arts play a major role in all of our lives that we mostly take for granted. David has learned that the arts are the handles by which we hold emotion in the community.
David’s office for individual and group session work is in the Vermont Building in Brattleboro, VT.