I've been seeing Dr. Gosse, off and on, for the past five years. He helped me through several difficult times in my life, from family stress, to PTSD with a family member to an abusive client. If you're looking for a "yes" therapist to take away all of your problems, he is not your guy. Rather, he teaches you coping skills that helps you handle the things you can control and how to get rid of negative thoughts that may cause problems with your relationships. Three years ago I was close to calling the suicide hotline after experiencing a loved one struggling with PTSD and I felt hopeless. Dr. Gosse really helped me through a dark time. Therapy takes time to work so my experience has been, plan to spend at least six months the first time you do therapy. read more

If I could give this guy zero stars I would. He was so rude and dismissive to me, hardly listening to that I had to say but instead forcing his commentary on my life in a very rude and condensending way. He was very judgmental and was a "know it all". Look dude, you may have gone to school longer than me, but you are just a psychologist even though I bet you are still bitter about having to work for an online platform instead of in person visits because you couldnt keep clientele. I will be also letting Amwell about you and HOPE all that READS THIS WILL AVOID HIM! HE IS THE ONE WHO NEEDS A PSYC EVALUATION FOR NARCISSISM AND SHORT MAN SYNDROME BECAUSE YOU ARE A JOKE read more

Unprofessional in how he addresses clients. He is on your dime & not the other way around. He doesn't listen (or use any active listening) to draw someone out. When someone has multiple life changes in the middle of a traumatic experience: he expects a one liner to - why are you here? And acts as if you are wasting his time by giving a response that warrants the weight of the situation. I work in the medical field & am a professional myself. He seriously needs mentored by someone who does know how to speak ethically to patients or needs sued. The session is not about him & if it take someone a few sessions to explain their current situation & then go over what they are looking for - than they pay the bill for it: not him. He forgot the standard of care in addressing patients when billing insurance. There is a legal obligation in how one addresses a patient & that is why you must record every session you have with this guy. He may not realize that on many of the platforms he uses for telehealth, he consented to being recorded. Needless to say, if he starts being disrespectful, and you are trying to tell him something sacred, don't tell him unless he can honor the gravity of the situation, and learn to be patient enough to shut up & listen. He's on your dime, not the other way. If he starts to be disrespectful - treat him the way Patch Adams treated the guy who wasn't honoring or listening to him. He doesn't deserve to hear your story if he can't listen. *The Photo Attached is exactly how he comes across in his first session. It's all about how he wants things to be, wants to confine your experience into his little box of: "why are you here - get to the point!" You are not a 13 yo boy, calm down! I pay you for the services. And maybe there are multiple reasons why I am here & they are related & an adult brain has the patience for that. It shouldn't be too difficult of a concept to grasp, stop interrupting & rushing people. You only have one PhD, you aren't that important. I pay you - not the other way. read more

David Gosse, Psy D - How he comes across in the first session... - Psychologists Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

NOT RECOMMENDED. In my initial session (online), I was asked several questions to help determine if he was the right therapist for me. Literally, every question I asked, he would respond with something along the lines of - I don't understand what you are asking. A few of the questions were very important to me that I tried to ask them in a different way. Only one question he answered with what seemed like he just googled the definition and read what he found online which was not helpful at all. We could have covered more ground if I didn't have to ask my questions in multiple different ways. In addition, he NEVER made eye contact with me and had ZERO facial expression the entire session. I decided to have a second visit because sometimes the first visit can be awkward. At the beginning of the 2nd session, he started out by saying what I personally took as an a BIG insult and not a good way to start. The rest of the session was much like the first one - didn't really seem to listen, no facial expression, no empathy, and no eye contact. The worst part was that when I would say "I feel like..." - he would argue with me about the definition of a "feeling". This happened over and over. I asked him every time he did it to not waste our time with semantics, but he kept doing it. Overall, the 2 sessions were a giant waste of time. read more

I was referred to David Gosse by my insurance company. Let me make it clear that he is not the first psychiatrist I have been to. I would never recommend him. I'm sure he is very intelligent knows his field however, if you don't have the proper personality to deliver it then your knowledge is useless. I believe I went to him for three months and it was a horrible experience. He actually laughed at me during one session. (What I said was not a joke at all) he showed no compassion on his face or in his words. I would not recommend him to anyone. I even requested that he be removed as a recommended provider by my insurance. read more

I want to start off my review by clarifying that I did not complete any therapy sessions with Dr. Gosse. Consider this a character reference, rather than a review of services. Last week, I found his site while searching for Christian marriage counselors and therapists. I recommend you visit the website and read through some of the information he has available. We were interested in a provider that offered marriage therapy for Christians, but not necessarily a 'Christian Counselor". I contacted him via phone on a Saturday and received a follow up call Monday afternoon. Dr. Gosse completed an initial consultation at that time, asking me questions about why I was contacting him, what services I needed, and some of the key issues within our marriage to find out if it could be a good fit. He then described his process and answered my questions. I felt understood and like he would be able to assist us using a combination of science and Christian values. He uses the Gottman Method of couples therapy, something else I recommend you research. We set up our first appointment for the upcoming Saturday. His couples sessions are 90 minutes, which I believe is the right length of time for this type of work. (We experienced 45 minute sessions in the past and always felt as if we were finished before we got started.) Using our HSA card, we paid for the session up front. Everything seemed to line up, until we discovered that the mental health portion of our new insurance plan was covered ("carved out") by a different company. We did have the option of paying cash for services, but at this time we are not in a financial position to do so. I will say that while his cost of services is higher than what we have experienced, his methodology and expertise make it worth the price. Dr. Gosse was very gracious during this process, and was nice enough to refund the total cost of the session we cancelled. What I appreciated most is his willingness to help us through the process, including offering to recommend other services and providers in the area. read more

I have been suffering from panic attacks for nearly a decade and have tried every possible natural remedy and avoidance method. By December 2019, it reached the point where I could not function in my daily life. Virtually anything that did not have an entirely predictable outcome created a fear of an impending panic attack. I could not go in the elevator at the courthouse (I am an attorney) or go for my daily run. I had not been on an airplane since May 2017. After just 2 months with Dr. Gosse, I am back to a mostly normal life and am able to go the courthouse without much issue, I enjoy my runs, and have flown on 2 cross-country flights. Dr. Gosse utilizes cognitive therapy techniques based on an individual's needs, including exposure work, daily mood logs, reading, and homework. Dr. Gosse is truly a fantastic therapist and I cannot recommend him enough to anyone suffering from panic attacks or anxiety. read more

I have been having sessions with Dr. Gosse since Spring of 2017 for depression, grieving, and relationship struggles. He focuses on using Cognitive Therapy, a technique which teaches how to identify and battle unhealthy thoughts which are in turn leading to emotions and behaviors which can cause harm to people's lives. This has been a wonderful technique for me. I did not want medication, I did not want to get stuck in a victim mindset and only rehash difficult times. I also am a Christian, and wanted a councilor who shares my beliefs. I have never heard anything unbiblical come from Dr. Gosse's mouth. He is respectful, attentive, kind, knowledgable, and obviously loves his field of study. I would highly reccomeded him to anyone looking for a no nonsense, practical, effective solution to your difficulties, in a safe, Christian friendly environment. read more