- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Mindfulness skills
About David
David Steinman is an LPCC and an LPC practicing in South Carolina with four years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue. He also focuses on blended family issues, communication problems, and separation-related concerns.
In sessions he uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels most urgent. He leans on client-centered methods to follow the person’s lead. He also uses cognitive behavioral tools to spot thought patterns that increase worry or low mood. Mindfulness and skills from dialectical behavior therapy are used to manage strong emotions and stay grounded.
People can expect practical strategies as well as time to talk through difficult memories or reactions. Sessions can include short exercises, homework between meetings, and focused skill practice for handling conflict or stress. Motivation-focused techniques are used when people feel stuck and want to move forward.
David frames goals in clear, everyday terms so progress can be tracked. He pays attention to how household changes affect mood and relationships, including issues that come up in stepfamily or blended household settings. He helps people sort priorities and plan small, workable changes.
His approach is direct and pragmatic. He adapts conversation and tools to fit what each person needs, then reviews what is and isn’t working as therapy continues.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s priorities. The therapist reflects back what he hears and adjusts conversations to the client’s pace, which helps when blending new household roles or managing relationship tension. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-world experiments. This approach is useful for anxiety, low mood, and repetitive worry about parenting or ex-partner interactions. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers concrete emotion-regulation and interpersonal skills. Those tools can be helpful for staying calm during conflict, handling intense reactions, and planning steady routines in a blended family. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they choose methods and then adjust them based on what actually helps during sessions. Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to check in during a lunch break or after a child’s activity. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking to see which arrangement fits your schedule and daily life.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, Ohio, North Carolina, Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, and compassion fatigue. He also focuses on blended family issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress.
What is his therapy style?
His style is client-centered and practical. He combines conversational work with cognitive and behavioral techniques to address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
How long has he been practicing?
He has four years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mood and stress-related concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds the credentials LPCC and LPC and practices in South Carolina while maintaining licensure in Ohio as an LPCC and in South Carolina as an LPC.
Can I work with him if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.