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David Hayden

Practical therapy for everyday family and life stresses

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

About David

David Hayden is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado who focuses on practical help for everyday struggles. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, anger, low self-esteem, depression, grief, sleep problems, and parenting challenges. David uses straightforward conversation to identify what matters most and to set small, doable goals.

He blends tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and the Gottman Method to match the work to each person's needs.

Background and approach

That can look like learning new ways to notice and change unhelpful thoughts, practicing values-based action, or improving communication patterns. Sessions emphasize skills you can use between meetings. David has 18 years of clinical experience and tailors a plan to a person's situation rather than using one fixed approach.

He aims to be respectful, compassionate, and practical in session. He focuses on helping people work through life changes, career stress, relationship issues, trauma, and caregiving or end-of-life concerns. People who connect with him will find a therapist who explains options plainly and helps choose what to try first.

He supports exploration of coping strategies, relapse prevention for addictions, and rebuilding confidence after difficult events. To begin, a simple intake and a few early sessions help set goals and a pace that fits each person. David encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes, and he adjusts plans as needs shift.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes that reduce stress and mood problems. CBT sessions often include practical exercises and at-home practice to build new habits.

He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and take committed steps toward those values even when hard feelings are present. ACT can be useful for anxiety, grief, and life changes where acceptance and action are both needed.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. David will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and then recommend a mix of methods that make sense. He approaches this choice collaboratively and adjusts the plan as needs evolve.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue work during life transitions, and practice skills in everyday settings. The mix of formats allows for focused conversation, brief check-ins, and written exchanges depending on what a person prefers.

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.

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.

Gottman Method

A research-based framework for couples, focused on how partners argue, repair, and stay connected. Practical and structured, with exercises to try between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, depression, grief, sleep problems, parenting, career challenges, and related issues listed in his profile.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are practical and conversational, focusing on skills, small goals, and communication patterns to use between meetings.
What is his experience background?
He has 18 years of professional counseling experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, grief, and caregiving challenges.
What credentials and region apply?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado with licence number CO LPC LPC.0002854.
Which languages and international options are offered?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by 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.

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Experience
18 years
Licensed
Colorado
Languages
English

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