Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Coaching
How David works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Missouri
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About David
David Robbins is a licensed professional counselor who helps people make real change when life feels stuck. He speaks plainly, gives direct feedback, and treats sessions like a partnership aimed at practical results. He can work with issues such as anger, stress, anxiety, addiction, and self-esteem concerns.
He blends straightforward coaching with therapeutic care. Sessions often focus on understanding why patterns happen and on learning concrete skills to shift them.
Background and approach
He aims to keep work focused and efficient so time and money are used well. David uses approaches drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, existential ideas, and mindfulness practices. He adapts these methods to fit each person instead of following one rigid plan.
That means treatment looks different depending on what a person needs at the time. He brings 14 years of clinical experience and a background in counseling psychology. His work history includes inpatient mental health, substance use treatment, eating disorder programs, and personal psychiatric practice.
Those roles shaped his practical style and familiarity with a range of struggles. Sessions are offered in English and can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. David accepts international clients and aims to help people move forward with clarity and intention.
What David works with
Everything David lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in David's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Coaching
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- First responder issues
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
Approaches David lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
David often uses client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy as foundations for online care. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and tailoring the process to the person's goals, helping people feel heard and understood while they decide what change looks like. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns, then teaches practical tools to shift those thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety, anger, or mood swings. Dialectical behavior therapy emphasizes skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help during intense feelings or relationship stress.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. David works with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and daily life. He adjusts techniques over time, combining elements from different approaches so therapy lines up with what the client wants to achieve.
Online sessions offer flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls let people work face-to-face without travel. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging allow for ongoing support between longer sessions and can fit busy schedules. Together these options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and tied to real-world changes.
Questions people ask about David
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, self-esteem, trauma, intimacy issues, sleeping problems, parenting strain, career questions, bipolar concerns, and life transitions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He is direct and straightforward, mixing coaching with therapy. Sessions focus on understanding patterns and learning practical skills to change them.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 14 years of experience in mental health, including inpatient units, drug rehab clinics, eating disorder programs, and personal psychiatric practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LPC credential and practices from Missouri.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.