Works with
- Anger
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
How David works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Missouri
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About David
David Coalter is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with two decades of experience. He uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods to help adults work through difficult problems. People often come to him wanting clear steps and practical change rather than quick fixes.
He focuses on recovery from trauma and on problems that fuel anger, stress, anxiety, and addiction. Sessions aim to reduce emotional overwhelm and rebuild healthier ways of relating. David pays attention to how past experiences shape current behavior and feelings.
Background and approach
In therapy he draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered approaches. That mix helps people notice unhelpful patterns, try new responses, and clarify what matters most to them. He also brings tools for relationship strain and intimacy-related concerns when those issues show up.
His work includes support for grief, depression, bipolar challenges, sleeping and eating struggles, and problems tied to family of origin or fatherhood. He also helps people facing compassion fatigue and first responder stress. The aim is practical change that fits a person’s life and goals.
David offers a direct style that still values the person behind the problem. He helps clients set clear goals, practice new skills between sessions, and track progress over time. Sessions are intended to be straightforward and useful from the first weeks onward.
What David works with
Everything David lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in David's practice.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches David lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to build practical skills for change. Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s experience at the center, using empathy and collaboration to guide progress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods match their goals and preferences. That lets sessions combine techniques in ways that are most useful for the individual.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people use visual cues and stay connected when travel is difficult. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits the day. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief updates, coaching-style support, or when writing out thoughts feels easier. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
Questions people ask about David
What concerns does he help address?
He sees adults for issues like addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and sleep or eating problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a direct, no-nonsense approach that focuses on practical steps and evidence-informed methods to help people make measurable changes.
What is his background and experience?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults across a range of problems, including trauma recovery and emotional dysregulation.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LPC credential and practices in Missouri as a licensed professional counselor.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.