ChangeAtYourPace.org Need help now?

Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

David Ramsey

David Ramsey

LPC

Pennsylvania

Practical, collaborative counseling with 30 years' experience

Continue with David

At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Pennsylvania / PC002855
Experience
30 years
Languages
English
Location
Pennsylvania

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

    • Motivational Interviewing available
    • Client-centered focus
    • Practical CBT tools

    About David

    David Ramsey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 30 years of experience. He has spent his career helping adolescents and adults navigate anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, parenting challenges, career shifts, and grief. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.

    David keeps sessions collaborative and goal-focused. He listens first, then helps clients name patterns that may be getting in the way. From there he and the client outline realistic steps to try and adjust as progress is made.

    His training blends client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral tools and motivational interviewing. He also draws on psychodynamic ideas to notice recurring themes from family, school, or work that shape current struggles. The mix aims to match methods to the person's needs rather than forcing one way of working.

    David's background in psychology and education helps him connect emotional and behavioral concerns to everyday contexts like school and the workplace. He often helps people untangle complicated situations and set practical next steps.

    People who benefit tend to want clear, doable plans and someone who asks good questions. David emphasizes collaboration, so clients help set the pace and goals for their work together. If you want help sorting what matters and planning small changes, he offers an experienced, steady guide.

  2. How his approaches shape online work

    Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change by using open questions and reflective listening. It can be useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead, creating space for someone to talk through what matters most to them.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide whether to rely more on motivational interviewing, client-centered listening, or cognitive-behavioral strategies and then adjust as needed.

    The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick conversation is needed. They also let people continue consistent work through life changes like job shifts or relocation. Ask about the session options that best match your schedule and communication preferences.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepression

    Also works with

    Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Autism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic Therapy

    Experience

    30+ years

    Listed in

    Pennsylvania

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What issues does he commonly help with?

    He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, career transitions, grief, trauma and many mood-related issues listed in his specialties.

    What is his general approach to therapy?

    Sessions are collaborative and practical, emphasizing listening, identifying patterns, and developing realistic steps. He combines client-centered work with cognitive-behavioral ideas and motivational interviewing.

    How much experience does he have?

    He brings 30 years of professional experience working with adolescents and adults across emotional, behavioral, family, school, and workplace concerns.

    What credentials and location should I know about?

    He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Pennsylvania.

    Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

    Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.

    Which session formats are available?

    The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How does billing and cost work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working together?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

Back to all therapists

David Ramsey Continue with David