David Hopkins

David Hopkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on practical, goal-focused care. He draws on eight years as an LPC and longer experience in mental health to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction struggles, anger, grief, and depression.

He uses straightforward conversation to identify what isn’t working and to set clear goals. Sessions are centered on small, doable steps that build better coping over time. He adapts the pace and focus to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

David also addresses issues tied to attachment and abandonment, body image concerns, caregiver strain, communication problems, control issues, and impulsivity. He helps people sort through guilt, shame, isolation, and life-purpose questions that often accompany mood problems. Narcissism is included among his focus areas when relevant to a client’s situation.

His style combines practical strategies and skill-building with attention to feelings and relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy are two approaches he draws on to teach new ways of thinking and managing strong emotions. The aim is steady progress through clear tools and practice.

David works with people who want a respectful, steady partner while they make changes. He invites clients to set the agenda and works to keep therapy useful and doable day to day. Taking the first step is often the hardest part, and he emphasizes support during that beginning period.

How CBT and DBT inform online care

David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of thinking and acting. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and practical problems such as money worries or communication patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with anger, impulsivity, and relationship-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match goals and preferences to methods like CBT or DBT, and will adjust the plan as progress is made. This shared decision-making helps keep sessions relevant and doable.

Confirm session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or other routines, and it can reduce travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or for sessions without video if that helps someone engage. Check current session options so you know what is offered and how scheduling will work.