- Years in practice
- 14
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Missouri
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About David
David Robbins is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, parenting strain, and major life changes. He writes plainly and works directly, offering coaching and practical feedback to help clients make meaningful shifts. He speaks English and sees clients in Missouri and internationally via online formats.
He uses a straightforward, honest style in sessions. That means focused conversations about what’s getting in the way and clear steps to move forward.
Background and approach
He draws on motivational ideas and cognitive behavioral tools to help people answer the question “why am I doing this?” and then change those patterns. Sessions emphasize practical strategies and real-life adjustments.
David aims to tailor each plan to the person in front of him rather than follow one fixed method. He helps with sleep problems, anger, relationship strain, career uncertainty, and the emotional fallout of trauma and abuse. His background includes a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from MidAmerica Nazarene University and more than 14 years working in mental health.
He has provided care in inpatient mental health units, drug rehabilitation settings, eating disorder programs, and personal psychiatric practice. When appropriate he combines client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques. He also uses elements from dialectical and existential approaches when they fit a person’s goals.
The focus stays on clear, achievable steps so clients can start making change quickly. David frames therapy as a collaborative effort. He offers direct feedback, coaching, and support to help people move past stuck patterns and toward a clearer sense of purpose.
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
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Coaching
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- First responder issues
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
Approaches David lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-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.
How these approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy starts with the person and their goals. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, follows your lead, and shapes sessions around what matters most to you. It is especially useful for people who want a collaborative, respectful process.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises and experiments to change unhelpful patterns and is often helpful for anxiety, panic attacks, sleep problems, and mood shifts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and daily life and then pick methods that fit. That choice is collaborative and can change over time as needs shift.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let you use visual cues and deeper conversation while phone sessions can work when bandwidth is low or a camera isn't wanted. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins, quick coaching, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, parenting, or other commitments and help maintain steady progress without lengthy travel.
Questions people ask about David
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, sleep issues, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and parenting challenges among other concerns.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
He uses a direct and honest style that mixes coaching with therapeutic tools. Sessions focus on clear steps and practical strategies tailored to each person.
How long has he worked in mental health?
He has 14 years of experience in mental health, including work in inpatient units, drug rehab clinics, eating disorder programs, and personal psychiatric practice.
What credentials and location are on file?
He holds the LPC credential and practices from Missouri.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
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.
What should I do to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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