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Online therapist

David McBride

Compassionate guidance for life's transitions

Credentials
LMFT
Experience
30 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About David

David McBride is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 30 years of practice in Texas. He focuses on relationship struggles, grief and loss, parenting concerns, and navigating major life changes. He approaches clients with respect for their knowledge of their own story and looks for practical ways to build on existing strengths.

His sessions tend to put the client at the center of the work. That means listening first, then helping people name their goals.

Background and approach

He helps clients break problems into manageable steps and notice what already helps them cope. David draws on long experience supporting people through divorce, separation, and issues around communication. He also works with concerns such as forgiveness, guilt, shame, and feelings of isolation.

He is familiar with hospice and end-of-life conversations and with challenges some men face during midlife transitions. People often come with panic, social anxiety, or workplace stress. David brings a calm, steady style and focuses on what can change now.

He offers straightforward coaching alongside therapy when that fits the situation. Sessions are offered in English and are provided via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. To begin, a short matching questionnaire helps identify goals and schedule the first meeting.

Client-centered care through online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on respect and listening. The therapist creates a space where the client’s views guide the work and personal goals shape each session. This approach helps when people need clarity on relationships, parenting decisions, grief, or big life changes.

In practice, the therapist focuses on understanding what matters to the client and then helps identify small, achievable steps. The process is collaborative - the therapist and client together decide which methods fit best, and adjustments are made as goals evolve.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules. These formats make it easier to attend from home, manage busy days, or continue therapy while traveling within the same region. The variety of options supports ongoing work whether someone needs in-depth conversation or shorter check-ins.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
David works with relationship issues, grief and loss, parenting challenges, coping with life changes, and coaching. He also focuses on communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and related issues.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a client-centered approach that begins with listening and respects each person as the expert on their life. Sessions emphasize clear goals, practical steps, and building on existing strengths.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 30 years of professional experience working with a range of life and relationship challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in Texas with licence number TX LMFT 2721.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions arranged and what does cost look like?
Clients start by pressing the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a session based on availability. Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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