- ACT strategies
- CBT techniques
- Gottman Method
About David
David Coalter is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 20 years of clinical experience in Missouri. He works with adults on a range of concerns including trauma, addiction, anxiety, stress, relationship and family problems, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
He uses a straightforward, science-informed style that focuses on practical change. Sessions tend to address symptoms and patterns that get in the way of daily life. Clients work toward clearer emotional regulation, improved relationships, and recovery after trauma.
David draws on several well-known therapeutic methods to guide treatment. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns.
Client-Centered Therapy informs how he listens and responds, keeping the work focused on the person's own goals. He also uses elements of Existential Therapy to help people consider life meaning and choices, and the Gottman Method when relationship dynamics are a central concern.
His approach aims to reverse emotional dysregulation and repair relational dynamics through steady, practical work. People who prefer direct feedback and clear strategies for managing anxiety, phobias, or addiction may find this approach fits their needs. To begin, readers are asked to follow the site's process for matching and scheduling a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
David commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his work. ACT helps people identify what matters to them and take small, meaningful actions in line with those values. CBT focuses on noticing and changing thoughts and behaviors that keep anxiety, depression, or unwanted habits in place.He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to shape how sessions feel, making space for the client's priorities and goals. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate with the client to choose what fits their needs and preferences.
The original profile did not list specific online session formats, so please confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote sessions useful for ongoing symptom management, relationship work, or coordinating support across locations, but the therapist will review practical options and scheduling during the initial matching process.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with adults on trauma, addictions, anxiety, stress, relationship and family problems, grief, self-esteem, bipolar and depression among other areas.
What is his therapeutic style like?
David uses a direct, science-informed approach that focuses on practical steps and symptom reduction rather than general talk alone.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working with adult clients in a range of concerns related to trauma and recovery.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Missouri.
Do sessions happen in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.