David Cardona is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience.
01About David
David Cardona is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and family conflict. He draws on a long background in hospice chaplaincy and social work to bring steady, practical support to clients.
Before becoming a counselor he spent 25 years as a Hospice Chaplain and Social Worker. He also holds a Master of Health Science and a Master of Counseling Psychology.
Background and approach
That combination of clinical and pastoral work shapes his calm, grounded style. Sessions with him tend to focus on clear, achievable steps people can try between meetings. He listens first, then helps outline small changes that reduce worry and improve daily functioning.
He pays attention to personal beliefs and values when those matter to the person in front of him. He is an ordained Anglican Priest and has decades of experience in faith settings, so he knows how spiritual concerns can intersect with emotional struggles. He frames practical coping strategies in language that fits each person's life and worldview.
People who choose him will find straightforward guidance aimed at increasing resilience and easing distress. He emphasizes steady progress, realistic goals, and respect for individual perspectives.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 70682 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1518479666 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything David lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
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04Online support
Practical therapy approaches for online care
Two evidence-based techniques he commonly uses are brief, skills-focused work and meaning-centered conversation. Skills-focused work teaches concrete coping tools for stress, anxiety, and low mood, such as breathing exercises, activity planning, and problem-solving steps. Meaning-centered conversation draws on life story and values to help people process grief, clarify what matters, and build resilience.He also brings pastoral experience to conversations when spirituality is important. That perspective helps people connect coping strategies to their beliefs and daily routines. Choosing the right mix of approaches is collaborative - the therapist will discuss options and tailor methods to each person's goals and preferences rather than imposing a single style.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls work well for in-depth discussion and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a quick check-in. Live chat and text messaging are useful for short updates, brief coaching, or when typing feels more comfortable than speaking.
These formats make it easier to schedule therapy around work or family time and let people try different ways of working until they find the best fit.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does he help address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship matters, and family conflict. These are the main areas he focuses on in sessions.
What is his general approach in therapy?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques paired with a calm, listening-first style. Sessions often result in practical steps people can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years as a practicing counselor, plus 25 years earlier in hospice chaplaincy and social work. That background informs his approach to emotional and end-of-life concerns.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas. Those are the credential and location details provided.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for meeting online?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow for different session lengths and styles.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps start the process of working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability. That sequence begins the match and scheduling process.
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