Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How David works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Iowa
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About David
David Smith is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Iowa with 25 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship struggles, depression, and life transitions. He aims to be approachable, practical, and direct while helping clients find clearer ways forward.
He begins by helping people identify what is getting in the way of a more satisfying life. Sessions often include straightforward problem solving and small, doable steps that can be practiced between meetings.
Background and approach
He emphasizes clients' strengths and treats them as partners in the work. David draws from a range of therapy styles to match each person’s needs. He commonly uses acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive-behavioral tools, and client-centered listening to help people shift unhelpful patterns.
He also incorporates relationship-focused methods when couples are involved. In therapy he balances empathy with practical change strategies. Conversations may look at thoughts, behaviors, and values, then move to specific actions to reduce distress and improve communication.
He encourages regular check-ins so clients can give feedback on how the work is going. People who choose him often want clear goals, honest dialogue, and techniques they can try between sessions. He supports both individuals and couples as they take steps toward more satisfying relationships and daily life.
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches David lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small steps toward those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, anger, and life transitions by shifting attention toward meaningful action rather than getting stuck on unwanted inner experiences.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It uses exercises and experiments to change patterns that increase stress and depression, and it often includes homework to practice new skills between sessions.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening deeply and following the client's pace. This method helps people feel understood and noticed, creating room to try new ways of relating and coping.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that fit goals, preferences, and daily life. That conversation may shift over time as needs change and new priorities emerge.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversations and relationship work. Phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging can support ongoing reflection and quick check-ins between appointments. These options offer flexibility to fit therapy into a busy life.
Questions people ask about David
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship struggles, and coping with life changes. He also addresses issues like addiction, communication problems, and family of origin concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is approachable and pragmatic. He combines listening with clear, action-oriented steps and regular check-ins on progress.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience in counseling practice. That background includes work with relationship issues and anger management.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LMHC, licensed in Iowa. His credential is presented as IA LMHC.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.