- Addictions
- Family of origin
- ACT and CBT
About David
David Coalter is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Missouri with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with adults and lists concerns such as addiction, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, and coping with life changes. David emphasizes practical, evidence-informed work rather than quick fixes.
He favors straightforward conversations that focus on real change. Sessions commonly address emotional regulation, patterns that come from the family someone grew up in, and how those patterns affect current relationships and parenting. He also works with grief, intimacy-related issues, and problems tied to substance use.
David uses approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to help people make concrete shifts in thinking and behavior. He also draws on existential ideas and relationship tools from the Gottman Method when relevant. Therapy sessions include clear goals and practical steps between visits.
In practice he aims to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. That can mean learning skills to manage anger and anxiety, creating routines that improve sleep and eating, or exploring how family of origin issues shape current choices. He describes his work as direct and focused on measurable progress.
People looking to start work with him begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Cost depends on location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take action on what matters, while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings so they interfere less with daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, mood problems, and unhealthy habits. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's own goals and perspectives, with the therapist providing a supportive, nonjudgmental space to process issues and make decisions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. David will collaborate with clients to identify which methods fit their goals, whether it means practicing CBT skills, using ACT values work, or combining approaches for relationship concerns. He aims to match techniques to what a person needs and prefers rather than starting with a single method.
Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as the specific formats offered are not listed here. Online sessions can help make therapy easier to fit into daily life - for example by cutting travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day, or making it simpler to join when schedules are tight. These practical benefits can make it easier to keep up with regular sessions and apply skills between meetings.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with adults on addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting stress, and related issues such as sleep and eating difficulties.
What is his therapeutic style?
David uses a direct, no-nonsense approach that focuses on practical, evidence-informed steps and measurable change rather than quick fixes.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on trauma recovery, emotional regulation, and relational dynamics.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Missouri and practices with that credential.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Specific session formats are not listed here; please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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