David Hayden, LPC

David Hayden is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction challenges, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He speaks in plain terms and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. He wants people to feel heard and respected as they begin therapy.

David draws on approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to shape sessions around what each person needs. He also uses principles from the Gottman Method when conversations involve relationship patterns. Sessions are adapted to match a person’s goals, whether that means short-term skills work or longer conversations about life changes.

With 18 years of counseling experience, he brings a steady, calm style to difficult topics such as trauma, grief, and coping after loss. He also supports people dealing with sleep problems, career stress, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue. He explains concepts clearly and offers actionable strategies to try between appointments.

David works with a wide range of concerns including issues related to adoption and foster care, aging, first responder stress, gender and HIV related concerns, and obsessive-compulsive patterns. He pays attention to practical barriers and everyday pressures when planning care.

He communicates in English and provides sessions through video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session that fits the client’s timing.

Therapy approaches and online options that fit your life

David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, compulsive habits, and sleep problems. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people make room for difficult feelings while moving toward a values-driven life, which can help with grief, stress, and life transitions.

When relationship patterns are part of the concern, he brings in elements from the Gottman Method to focus on communication and recurring conflicts. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what techniques feel useful, then adjust the work as needs change.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine. Video calls work well for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text messaging suit brief updates, skill practice, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options provide flexibility so people can keep working toward their goals despite busy schedules.