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David Steinman

David Steinman

LPCC, LPC

South Carolina

Calm, practical counseling for real-life stressors

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At a glance

Credentials
LPCC, LPC
License
LPC, South Carolina / 8712; LPCC, Ohio / E.2303775; LCMHC, North Carolina / 19807; LPC, Georgia / LPC015933
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
South Carolina

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    • Motivation focused
    • Practical coping skills
    • Collaborative pace

    About David

    David Steinman is a licensed counselor who helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and the effects of trauma. He works in a straightforward, respectful way and focuses on practical steps a person can take. David holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in South Carolina.

    He uses a mix of approaches to meet each person's needs. Motivational Interviewing is part of his work, which means he helps people find their own reasons to make changes. He also draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person's perspective and cognitive behavioral techniques that look at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

    Sessions are shaped around what the client brings. David listens, asks questions, and helps people set small, achievable goals. He pays attention to how life stress and relationship strain affect mood and motivation, and he helps people build clearer plans for coping and change.

    He has four years of professional experience and applies that background to common concerns like communication problems, blended family issues, divorce and separation, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress. The emphasis is on practical skills and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

    People who prefer a calm, collaborative tone often find his style easy to follow. He invites clients to be active partners in the work and adjusts pace and tools to fit each person's situation. To begin, prospective clients complete an intake step and schedule according to availability.

  2. How approaches like motivational interviewing and CBT work online

    David often uses Motivational Interviewing, which helps people explore their own reasons for change and build motivation one step at a time. This approach is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about making changes in their life.

    He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on listening and understanding the person’s experience without judgment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is another tool he uses to spot unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes that can lift mood and reduce anxiety.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try the methods that best fit their needs. That process is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is made.

    Details about which online session formats are offered aren’t listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively in remote sessions while helping clients practice skills between meetings.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Blended family issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationMood disordersPost-traumatic stress

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    4+ years

    Listed in

    South Carolina, Ohio, North Carolina, Georgia

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist address?

    David focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue. He also works on blended family issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress.

    How would you describe the therapeutic approach or style?

    He combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and other approaches. Motivational Interviewing is used to help people find their own reasons for change.

    What is his professional background?

    He has four years of professional experience working with common mood and stress concerns. That background informs a practical, steady style focused on goals and skills.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    He holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in South Carolina. The credentials shown are OH LPCC and SC LPC.

    Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

    Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking.

    How does pricing work for sessions?

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

    What are the steps to get started?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then 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

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