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Online therapist

David Stewart

Compassionate, practical therapy for life challenges

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

About David

David Stewart is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado with 20 years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, parenting challenges, relationship worries, and other life changes. Sessions aim to help clients find usable strategies and clearer priorities so daily life feels more manageable.

He keeps the work collaborative and straightforward. Conversations focus on what is happening now, what patterns keep showing up, and what small steps might lead to relief.

Background and approach

Techniques come from therapies with proven results, chosen to fit each person’s situation rather than using one fixed method. Over two decades of practice have shaped a flexible approach. David draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Client-Centered Therapy when they match a client’s needs.

He adapts language and pacing so parents and busy adults can apply ideas between sessions. David works with a broad range of concerns, including intimacy issues, sleep problems, ADHD, compassion fatigue, self-esteem, and career questions. He also addresses complex themes like abandonment, codependency, caregiver stress, and life purpose.

The goal is steady progress through small, repeatable changes. Sessions are offered in English and are available to international clients. Practical steps for beginning therapy are provided up front so families can make decisions quickly and with confidence.

Therapeutic approaches suited for online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values; it is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns with practical exercises and homework, which is often easy to do between online sessions). Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and communication, and it can help with intimacy and relationship concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they pick or combine methods and adjust as needed so the plan fits the person’s life and responsibilities.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around parenting, work, or caregiving. They also allow therapists to use worksheets, in-session coaching, and short check-ins that support steady progress without long commutes.

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.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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 kinds of problems does he address?
He works with many concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, relationship and intimacy problems, sleeping difficulties, ADHD, career questions, and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapy style?
His style is collaborative and straightforward. He focuses on concrete steps and tools clients can use between sessions to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns across Colorado.
What credentials does he hold and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, listed as CO LPC LPC.0006302, and practices from Colorado.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Are international clients accepted?
Yes, he accepts international clients and provides services beyond the United States.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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