- Attachment-based therapy
- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About David
David M Poles is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) with 24 years of experience based in Massachusetts. He works with people facing anxiety, stress, depression, relationship struggles, addictions, and related concerns such as sleep problems and parenting strain.
Poles focuses on practical changes people can use day to day. He helps clients notice patterns in relationships and communication. He offers direct, caring feedback and encourages people who want to learn and try new ways of relating.
In couples work he supports partners in improving how they talk and in reducing harsh interactions. He also helps individuals make sense of hard experiences, including trauma, grief, or major life changes. These conversations aim to increase self-understanding and improve how people connect with others.
Poles uses approaches drawn from attachment-based therapy, client-centered work, and cognitive behavioral therapy. That translates into looking at relationship patterns, listening closely to a person’s experience, and trying practical changes in thinking and behavior.
People often come for help with anger, self-esteem, impulsivity, or issues tied to family of origin and fatherhood. He also works with concerns around career, money stress, and the challenges faced by veterans and those in the armed forces.
Sessions are offered in English. Prospective clients in Massachusetts can begin by using the online steps to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting.
How these approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current interactions. Online sessions can focus on identifying those patterns and practicing new ways of relating with partners or others.Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting the person’s experience. In remote sessions that may mean more time spent on open conversation and clarifying what matters most to the client.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing thoughts and trying small behavior changes. Online meetings can include brief skill practice, homework, and concrete steps to test new responses to anxiety or stress.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide what fits their goals, needs, and preferences, and adjust over time based on what helps.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits can help people keep consistent appointments and apply what they learn between meetings.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and related issues such as sleep problems and parenting strain.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a mix of attachment-based, client-centered, and cognitive behavioral approaches focused on practical changes and clearer communication.
How much experience does he have?
He has 24 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, relationship, and trauma-related concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) practicing in Massachusetts.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking by following the site's steps, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time according to the service terms.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.