At a glance
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Missouri / 2015018922
- NPI
- 1649690488
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational focus
- Trauma recovery
- Adult clients only
About David
David Coalter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of clinical work. He takes a straightforward approach and focuses on clear, practical steps that help people make meaningful changes. He works only with adults and centers care on recovery from trauma and its effects.
He combines evidence-informed methods to address problems such as addiction, anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation. In sessions he prioritizes restoring normal brain-behavior patterns, improving how people relate to others, and reducing repeated reactions that cause distress. He aims to help people regain stability and build a life they actively shape.
David also addresses parenting concerns, grief, relationship strain, and issues tied to family of origin. He works with people affected by domestic violence, divorce and separation, and substance use problems. Additional focus areas include attachment concerns, fatherhood issues, first responder stress, and coping with life transitions.
His approach blends Motivational Interviewing with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered methods, and Existential Therapy. That mix supports both practical behavior changes and deeper personal meaning work. Sessions are aimed at helping people set goals, try workable strategies, and adjust what isn’t helping.
People who choose him can expect direct conversation about symptoms and patterns, collaborative planning, and tools to manage day-to-day challenges. He encourages active participation and regular review of progress so therapy stays relevant to each person’s goals.
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How his approaches translate to online work
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused way of talking that helps people find motivation for change. It is useful when someone feels stuck with behaviors like substance use or avoidance and wants to weigh options and move forward.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting driven by them, then take actions that match their values. It can be helpful for anxiety, depression, grief, and rebuilding purpose after trauma.
Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit the person’s needs, and adjust the plan together as progress is reviewed. That collaboration helps decide whether to focus more on behavior change, values-based work, or emotional processing.
Session logistics are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can fit around work, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Online sessions can be used to teach practical skills, do coaching-style check-ins, and practice strategies between meetings. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueAdditional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsExperience
20+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He helps people with addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation. Other common concerns include parenting strain, relationship problems, grief, eating and sleeping issues, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a direct, no-nonsense approach that emphasizes practical steps and evidence-informed methods. Sessions focus on setting realistic goals and trying strategies that can change patterns over time.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has two decades of experience working in clinical settings. That experience has focused on trauma recovery, emotional regulation, and relational dynamics.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri. His practice is listed as operating in Missouri.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know whether remote or in-person sessions are offered.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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