- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- South Carolina
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Self esteem
About David
David Diana is a licensed professional counselor with more than 20 years of experience in South Carolina. He often meets people who feel stuck at a life crossroads and want to move forward. He focuses on practical steps first to ease symptoms like anxiety, low mood, or overwhelm.
Then he helps people look deeper at meaning and purpose. He starts by listening and helping clients name what is most urgent.
Background and approach
Early sessions often include simple exercises and new ways of looking at problems. Those steps aim to reduce immediate distress so clients can make clearer decisions. Over time he and the client explore the underlying patterns that shape daily life.
He talks about how past experiences and routine stressors influence current behavior. The work can include examining long-held assumptions and emotional habits. Many clients seek help with issues such as career doubts, parenting strain, relationship challenges, grief, or addictions.
He also supports people dealing with midlife questions, shifts in life purpose, and mood concerns. Sessions are conversational and reflective, with room for practical tools and deeper exploration. The aim is to help people make clearer choices and feel more engaged with life.
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
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
Approaches David lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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 that translate well to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions based on personal values rather than momentary fears. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and feeling stuck when decisions feel hard.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening deeply and reflecting back what matters to the client. That approach supports people who need space to clarify goals, especially around life purpose or relationship and parenting concerns.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and try different methods to see what fits. Together they adapt tools and pacing to match preferences and needs.
Online formats offer real practical benefits. Video calls let people see facial cues and work closely on emotions. Phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter voice check-in is needed. Live chat or text-based messaging works for shorter check-ins, coaching prompts, or when writing helps a person organize thoughts. These options make scheduling easier and let people use therapy around work, parenting, or travel.
Questions people ask about David
What kinds of concerns does David address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, addictions, career questions, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, anger, and life transitions.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is conversational and reflective, offering practical exercises early on and moving toward deeper meaning work over time.
How much experience does he bring?
He has over 20 years of professional work in counseling, mainly practicing in South Carolina.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LPC, licensed in South Carolina, and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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