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David Ramstad
Experience
22 years
Based in
Colorado
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · Colorado

David Ramstad

LMFT

Warm, direct therapy focused on practical change

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License and NPI on record

LMFT
Colorado · MFT.0001166
NPI
1598809923

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  • Compassionate and honest
  • Practical everyday skills
  • Collaborative process

About David

David Ramstad is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 22 years of clinical experience. He offers straightforward, compassionate care and respects the courage it takes to seek help. He aims to make sessions practical so people can use what they learn in everyday life.

David keeps the room focused on listening first. He helps people talk through anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and relationship struggles. He also supports people coping with major life changes, parenting stress, grief, anger, and issues around self-esteem and intimacy.

His style is warm but direct. Sessions are collaborative - he asks questions, reflects what he hears, and helps people try new perspectives. He draws on multiple therapy approaches to match strategies to each person's needs rather than using a single method for everyone.

David also brings relevant lived experience to his work. That perspective helps him keep sessions grounded and practical so insights can be applied between meetings. His aim is to offer both support and gentle challenge where it will help people move forward.

People come to him for help with complex family of origin issues, codependency, attachment and abandonment concerns, communication and control problems, and addiction recovery. He meets clients where they are and works with them to set clear, achievable goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Credentials

Colorado

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches work in online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's perspective. It helps people feel heard and supports self-directed change through empathy and reflection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which is useful for intense emotions and relationship struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and life circumstances and then suggest approaches to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments can be made as progress is tracked.

The original biography does not state which online session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. It also allows people to try different pacing and tools while using the same therapeutic approaches as in-person work, with the goal of practical, applicable change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does David help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship difficulties, grief, parenting strain, and coping with life changes among other concerns.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His approach is warm and compassionate while also being direct and straightforward. Sessions are collaborative and focused on practical steps people can use between meetings.

What background and experience does he have?

David has 22 years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of challenges and life transitions.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, CO LMFT, and practices from Colorado.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

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

How are fees structured?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

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