Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
How David works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Missouri
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About David
David Yoder is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with six years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people manage anger, stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and life transitions. His manner is straightforward and calm, and he aims to make sessions feel natural and easy for people who may be nervous about starting therapy.
David centers his work on a person-centered approach that puts the client's perspective first. That means listening closely, asking practical questions, and helping people name what matters most to them.
Background and approach
He also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help change unhelpful thinking and on dialectical behavior tools for managing intense emotions. Sessions often begin by identifying immediate concerns and practical goals. David helps clients break problems into smaller steps and practice new ways of responding between sessions.
He also works with issues tied to relationships, parenting stress, grief, sleep problems, and identity concerns including LGBT matters. David’s methods include expressive and somatic tools when those feel useful, such as breathwork or guided hypnotherapy, alongside talk-based work. He treats anxiety, mood shifts, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and substance-related concerns without assuming a one-size-fits-all path.
People who reach out can expect a collaborative tone and a focus on building skills that fit daily life. David is based in Missouri and conducts sessions in English using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging. Getting started involves selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
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
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- ADHD
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches David lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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 online care
David primarily uses a person-centered approach that focuses on listening, understanding each person's experience, and supporting them to decide what changes they want. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is another common tool he uses to spot and shift thinking patterns that contribute to anger, anxiety, and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds skills for handling strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for impulsivity, relationship conflict, and intense mood swings.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs and goals, and adjust the plan over time as progress and challenges emerge. Clients take an active role in choosing strategies and practicing them between sessions.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people work face-to-face when schedules allow; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, step-by-step problem solving, or when daily support between sessions helps maintain progress. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep continuity when in-person visits are not practical.
Questions people ask about David
What concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a broad range of concerns including anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, sleep issues, relationship strain, parenting stress, and identity issues such as LGBT concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centered approach as a foundation and often combines it with cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior strategies to help manage emotions and change unhelpful thoughts.
What kind of experience does he have?
He has six years of experience working with fear-based struggles and life transitions, helping people move from immediate symptoms toward manageable daily routines and clearer goals.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Missouri and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he provide?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to meet.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.