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David Adames

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
18 years
Licensed in
Colorado
Languages
English, Spanish
Format
Online sessions

About David

David Adames is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) working in Colorado with 18 years of experience. He centers therapy on practical work that helps people face stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and major life transitions. He keeps language simple and direct so parents can read quickly and know what to expect.

David believes clients bring strengths and knowledge about their own lives, and he supports them as they take steps toward change.

Background and approach

In sessions he listens first and then uses tools that fit the person in front of him. He draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered approaches to help people notice patterns, set goals, and try different responses. He also uses elements from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and existential ideas when they match a client’s needs.

David has worked with people facing relationship strain, family problems, parenting challenges, grief, addiction, and emotional regulation issues. He pays attention to how past family experiences shape current patterns. He also addresses concerns like codependency, abandonment, communication problems, and fatherhood issues.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Costs vary with location and are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that works for them. David aims to make the first steps straightforward and practical for busy parents and caregivers.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small actions you can take to live the kind of life you want, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thinking patterns and tests new behaviors to reduce symptoms like worry or low mood. It is often used for stress, anxiety, and practical problem-solving. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens and helps clients find their own solutions; this approach supports people who need understanding and steady guidance.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. David will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs and goals. He tailors methods over time, trying different tools and tracking what helps so clients can make changes that feel manageable.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules, allow for quick check-ins between appointments, and let people choose the communication style they prefer. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver the same core therapeutic tools and to support progress from home or wherever a client is most comfortable.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does David address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting, anger, self esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, coaching needs, and ADHD.
What is his therapy style like?
David uses a practical, down-to-earth approach. He listens first, then offers tools and exercises drawn from ACT, CBT, DBT, and client-centered ideas to help people try new ways of coping.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years of professional work experience as a clinician in Colorado.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the Colorado LPC number LPC.0005392 and practices in Colorado.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and needs.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
18 years
Licensed
Colorado
Languages
English, Spanish

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