David Yoder, LPC

David Yoder is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with six years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical, down-to-earth care for people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and big life changes. Sessions aim to feel natural and straightforward rather than forced or clinical. He uses clear conversation and concrete steps to help clients move forward.

His approach centers on client-centered work that puts the person's experience first. That means listening carefully, reflecting what matters, and helping clients shape goals that fit their life. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and to build new coping skills.

David combines CBT with tools from dialectical behavior therapy and hypnotherapy when they fit the goal. He tailors techniques to what each person needs rather than applying a fixed program. Practical skills, breathing work, and guided imagery can all be part of sessions when helpful.

He has supported people dealing with relationship strain, parenting stress, sleep problems, grief, and identity concerns including LGBT matters. He also works with mood conditions such as bipolar disorder and ADHD-related struggles, and with people facing isolation or career uncertainty. His work often includes addressing family of origin issues and communication patterns.

Sessions are conversational and goal-driven. David helps clients set manageable steps and tracks progress over time. He wants therapy to feel useful and approachable, with tools people can use outside sessions.

How CBT and Client-Centered Work Translate Online

David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. CBT sessions often include short exercises and behavior experiments that can be planned during a video call or by message. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's perspective first and letting goals emerge from the conversation.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are also available when emotion regulation or distress tolerance is needed. DBT offers concrete tools for managing strong feelings and improving communication, which can be practiced between sessions and reinforced in follow-up messages. David will work with each person to choose approaches that fit their goals and preferences so the plan feels collaborative and realistic.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls support face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth way to check in. Live chat and text-based messaging allow short, frequent check-ins or homework support between longer appointments. These options help people access consistent care around work, family, or changing schedules while still focusing on practical progress.