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- CBT approach
- Career coaching
- Parenting support
About David
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 5 years of experience, David Schuman works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns and offers career-focused coaching. He helps people take a clear inventory of what they influence in life and what lies outside their control. Sessions focus on practical steps and decisions an individual can take now to improve daily functioning and wellbeing.
David uses a straightforward, results-oriented style. He asks direct questions, reviews patterns that keep problems repeating, and identifies small changes clients can try between sessions. Many people come with issues tied to work, money, or conflict at home, and he treats those as real-world problems to solve rather than abstract labels.
He applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which links thoughts, feelings, and actions to break unhelpful patterns. That approach supports short-term goal setting and behavior changes like reducing avoidance or managing worry. Clients who want coaching on career moves or parenting choices can expect task-focused conversations and clear next steps.
David encourages people to accept responsibility where they can and to let go of what they cannot control. He frames progress as a series of decisions and actions rather than one big change. This practical emphasis helps people manage guilt, shame, impulsivity, and issues tied to relationships or fatherhood.
Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and follow the platform prompts to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first meeting.
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How CBT and practical coaching work in online sessions
David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to link thoughts, feelings, and actions. In session he helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns, then tests small behavior changes to reduce worry and avoidance. This approach is useful for anxiety, stress, and everyday decision-making related to work and relationships.He combines CBT with a coaching mindset for career and parenting concerns. That means sessions often focus on goals, next steps, and problem-solving rather than lengthy exploration. Clients who want clearer plans for work, money, or parenting choices can expect directive conversations with specific tasks to try between meetings.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, then recommend techniques to try. This is a collaborative process that can be adjusted as progress is seen.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly use online work to keep therapy practical and to support regular, scheduled check-ins that fit into everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, plus career coaching. Additional focus areas include communication problems, divorce and separation, fatherhood issues, money and workplace problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, task-focused style that emphasizes practical steps. Sessions include reviewing patterns and setting concrete actions to try between meetings.
How much professional experience does he have?
He has five years of professional work experience as a counselor. That experience is applied to the listed concerns and coaching work.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri. His practice is based in Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking prompts.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.