- Years in practice
- 18
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Colorado
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Depression
About David
David Adames is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado. He combines straightforward talk with practical tools to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and the ripple effects of trauma. He frames clients as experts on their own lives and aims to build on their strengths.
He also supports people facing parenting challenges and fatherhood issues. In sessions he focuses on skills that help with everyday struggles. That can mean learning to spot unhelpful thinking, practicing new ways to respond to strong emotions, or clarifying what matters most so choices feel more intentional.
Background and approach
He uses approaches like acceptance and commitment strategies, client-centered listening, and cognitive and behavioral techniques to keep work grounded and useful. He has 18 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns, including compassion fatigue, relationship and family problems, grief, career strain, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and issues tied to substance use.
He also addresses deeper patterns such as codependency, abandonment fears, and avoidant or dependent personality concerns. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and can be scheduled in ways that fit a busy life. David frames therapy as a collaborative process where small steps add up.
He supports people who want clearer goals, steadier mood, or better ways to navigate stressful changes. To begin, he asks people to reflect on what matters to them and what they want to change. From there he helps set practical, achievable steps and checks in on progress along the way.
What David works with
Everything David lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else David helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Avoidant personality
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches David lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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 Support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action even when emotions are difficult; it helps people move toward a life they care about rather than getting stuck avoiding feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions to teach practical strategies for reducing anxiety and changing unhelpful habits. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person in the room, using empathic listening and respect to help people explore their lived experience and find their own solutions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That might mean trying a values-based ACT exercise for motivation, practicing CBT skills for anxiety, or using client-centered conversation to sort through a difficult decision.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more connection is helpful. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging let people share updates between sessions or fit support into a busy day.
Questions people ask about David
What concerns does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, parenting and fatherhood issues, relationship and family problems, ADHD, bipolar, and related concerns such as codependency and abandonment.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
Sessions are practical and collaborative with a focus on skill building, values clarification, and listening. The approach mixes acceptance and commitment ideas with client-centered attention and cognitive-behavioral strategies.
How much experience does the therapist have?
He has 18 years of professional work experience supporting people through stress, trauma, mood concerns, addictions, and life transitions.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
He holds a Colorado LPC license and practices in Colorado.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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