David Yoder is a Licensed Professional Counselor with six years of experience.
01About David
David Yoder is a Licensed Professional Counselor with six years of experience. He focuses on helping people who feel stuck by listening closely and working with them to make practical change. Sessions aim to feel natural and straightforward so conversations are easier to repeat between meetings.
He draws primarily from a client-centered approach, which puts the person’s goals and perspective first. From there he blends tools like cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior skills to address stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship strain.
Background and approach
Hypnotherapy and existential ideas are also part of his toolkit when those methods might help. David has spent much of his career working with fear-based struggles and life transitions. He pays attention to how each person experiences issues differently and adapts the work accordingly.
That means building steps that fit daily life, whether the focus is sleep, grief, self-esteem, or coping with change. In practical terms he uses short, clear interventions that clients can practice outside sessions. He helps identify patterns that get in the way and then experiments with small changes.
Conversations also cover communication problems, family of origin issues, and challenges like impulsivity or isolation. He practices in Missouri and offers sessions in English. David presents therapy as a collaborative process where the person sets goals and he provides steady, flexible support along the way.
02Credentials
- LPC (Missouri)
- License 2017028738 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1790398675 · 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
- 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
Methods David names
- 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
These are the methods David names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches for online care
David uses client-centered therapy to start most work. That means sessions focus on the person’s goals and what matters to them, with the therapist following the client’s lead and offering support rather than imposing solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replace them with more useful actions; it’s helpful for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.He also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotion regulation or impulsivity are central concerns. DBT provides concrete tools for managing strong feelings, improving relationships, and reducing risky behavior. Choosing the best mix of approaches is collaborative - the therapist and client review goals and try methods that fit the person’s life and preferences, adjusting as needed.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer sessions and face-to-face interaction, phone can be lighter on bandwidth, live chat suits quick check-ins, and messaging lets people share thoughts between meetings. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, family, and daily routines while keeping focus on steady progress.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does David help with?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship struggles, self-esteem, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, and life transitions.
What is his therapy style like?
His approach centers on the person and their goals, with practical techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when useful.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with fear-based struggles and life transitions.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds an MO LPC, and his practice is based in Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and services are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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