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Online therapist

David Morris

Person-centered care with practical tools

Credentials
LPCC
Experience
27 years
Licensed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About David

David Morris uses a straightforward, person-centered approach to make conversations feel natural and useful. He is an Ohio-licensed professional counselor clinician - LPCC - with 27 years of experience. David tries to make the first steps easier for people who are worried about relationships, addiction, mood, or stress.

He focuses on listening first, then on practical ways to move forward. In sessions he aims to keep the tone direct and nonjudgmental.

Background and approach

He creates space for people to talk through what matters and to test small changes. That may mean working on thoughts and behaviors with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, or simply following the client's lead using client-centered methods.

David has worked with a wide range of concerns across his career including addiction, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma and issues connected to intimacy and relationships. He also addresses stress, sleep problems, anger, career worries, and challenges linked to attention differences. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, blended family issues, fatherhood concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and process addictions.

He offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Sessions run on a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and cost varies by location and therapist availability. David works in Ohio and conducts therapy in English.

Getting started involves selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session based on therapist availability. He aims to partner with each person to find a practical path forward.

Approaches and online options for practical change

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, listening-first stance where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps clarify what matters. This approach is useful when someone needs space to sort feelings, build self-understanding, or work through sensitive relationship or life issues.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is practical and problem-focused, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, sleep problems, and patterns tied to addiction or anger.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide whether a listening-centered style, CBT techniques, or a mix suits their goals and comfort level. That choice can change over time as needs evolve.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. These formats allow for flexible scheduling and the chance to continue work between in-person commitments. For many people the variety of online options reduces barriers to getting started and keeping steady progress.

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 kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps with addiction, relationship struggles, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, and many related issues such as intimacy problems, sleep troubles, anger, and career worries.
What is his general therapy style?
He blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques to keep work focused and practical while respecting each person's pace and priorities.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 27 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health and life concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is an LPCC with the credential record OH LPCC E.0002481-SUPV and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and you start by selecting Start Therapy and completing a short matching questionnaire.

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Experience
27 years
Licensed
Ohio
Languages
English

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