- Trauma and abuse
- Relationship concerns
- Stress and anxiety
About David
He uses straightforward methods to help with stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma and abuse concerns. He also helps with relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, addictions, and struggles with self-esteem. His work includes support for parenting, career stress, grief, and the challenges that come with bipolar disorder and ADHD.
His training includes a master’s degree in Mental Health from Stetson University with a dual certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy. Earlier internships were completed at the House Next Door in Deland and on the crisis unit at Aspire Health Partners in Sanford. He has worked across inpatient and community settings since 2012.
David currently serves as a State Hospital Liaison for Seminole County and runs a private practice in Orange City, Florida that opened in October 2019. In his practice he has experience with adults, teens, and children, and has worked with individuals, couples, and families in clinical and forensic contexts.
Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking. He draws on treatments such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Narrative and Solution-Focused approaches to help people make manageable changes and cope with difficult feelings.
How these approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what he hears, and helps people set their own goals and pace for change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers concrete tools to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address unhelpful patterns that get in the way of daily life.
Narrative and solution-focused ideas are often woven into sessions to help people rewrite difficult stories and identify small steps that make a real difference. These approaches are useful for relationship, trauma and abuse, and coping-with-change concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
Session formats are not listed in the provided materials, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins that feel shorter or more focused when needed. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and tasks so therapy fits everyday life without asking for big schedule shifts.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does David address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, parenting, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and related life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and collaboration, paired with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused methods.
What is his professional background?
He has worked in mental health since 2012, completed internships in community and crisis settings, and has 11 years of clinical experience.
What credentials does he hold and where does he practice?
He is an LMHC and an LMFT licensed in Florida and maintains a private practice in Orange City, Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently working with international clients.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.