Rational Psychotherapy Concepts

David Zerella is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He has been providing psychotherapy in a private practice setting for over a decade. He obtained his Master of Social Work from Stony Brook University and his Clinical License in New York State. David provides cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT). He has a dynamic understanding of the systemic environmental and societal factors impacting individuals and families. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), David combines the strength-based social work perspective with evidence-based psychological treatment practices. He effectively integrates these approaches in his work.

David Zerella, LCSW specializes in:

Anxiety
Self Esteem Issues
Depression
Divorce
Social/Relationship Issues
Anger Management
Emotional Disturbances
Life Transitions
Men’s Issues
Fatherhood
Co-parenting
Thinking Disorders
Obsessive Thinking
Sports Performance
Stress Reduction
Low Frustration Tolerance

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Blog

Parenting by Example: How Confidence is Modeled, Not Taught

Posted on January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 by David Zerella, LCSW

As kids grow older, confidence isn’t built through encouragement alone. A therapist and father reflects on modeling self-respect and pride in life.

Realistic Goal Setting: Why Most New Year’s Resolutions Fail (and What Actually Works)

Posted on January 3, 2026January 3, 2026 by David Zerella, LCSW

Why do New Year’s resolutions fail? Learn how realistic goal setting, REBT principles, and behavioral psychology can help create sustainable change without relying on motivation.

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