- Years in practice
- 18
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Colorado
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Anger management
About David
David Hayden is a licensed professional counselor in Colorado who focuses on practical help for everyday challenges. He speaks plainly and works to make the first steps less overwhelming for people seeking support. He aims to create a respectful, sensitive space and tailors sessions to each person's needs.
David brings 18 years of counseling experience to sessions. He helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, depression, grief, sleep problems, career changes, and parenting concerns.
Background and approach
Relationship issues and LGBT-related matters are also within his scope. In sessions he uses straightforward methods to build skills and reduce distress. He draws on approaches that teach new ways of thinking and acting, and he helps clients set achievable goals between meetings.
His style emphasizes practical tools and steady progress over time. David also supports people facing major life transitions, compassion fatigue, and those coping after trauma or loss. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, aging concerns, first responder issues, veteran and armed forces matters, and neurodiversity-related challenges.
People who want clear steps, concrete coping strategies, and a calm, respectful listener may find his approach a good fit. He encourages clients to try things at their own pace and adapts the plan as needs change.
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
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- First responder issues
- Gender dysphoria
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Jealousy
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Traumatic brain injury
Approaches David lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches for online parenting and life challenges
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and then act in line with their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and making changes that matter over time. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to depression, anxiety, or sleep problems. The Gottman Method focuses on communication and problem-solving skills useful for relationship concerns and improving how partners interact.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences, and daily life, then recommend techniques to try. This is a collaborative process and plans are adjusted as you see what helps most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a suitable space is hard to find. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, childcare, or travel while keeping a steady course of care.
Questions people ask about David
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, depression, grief, sleeping problems, parenting, career challenges, and related issues.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a practical, skills-based style that focuses on clear steps and goal-setting. Sessions are straightforward and tailored to each person's needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years of professional counseling experience working with a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - and practices in Colorado.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits the client.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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