- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- CBT and narrative work
About David
David Robb is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with nine years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. He also supports those facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, career transitions, and other big life changes.
He uses a mix of practical therapy methods chosen to fit each person. Sessions focus on clear goals, skills people can use between meetings, and understanding patterns that keep problems repeating. Conversations aim to be straightforward and focused on what the client wants to change.
David combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He draws on narrative and psychodynamic ideas to look at personal stories and past patterns that shape current feelings and choices. Solution-focused strategies help people set short-term goals and track progress.
People who come for help can expect a conversational style that looks for small, manageable steps. There is attention to relationship issues, attachment and abandonment concerns, and the effects of past trauma. Career and first-responder stress are also areas he commonly addresses.
He offers straightforward guidance about coping skills, communication, and problem-solving. Sessions tend to balance talking through experiences with practical exercises and homework when useful. To begin, clients follow the platform steps to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. It helps people feel heard while they set the topics to work on, such as relationship problems or self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, identifies unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to change them, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress.Narrative therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and asks whether those stories fit current goals. It can help reframe experiences like abandonment, attachment struggles, or shame. David uses these approaches to offer both short-term problem solving and deeper work on recurring patterns.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist and client collaborate to pick methods that match the client’s goals and preferences, and they can adjust the plan as progress is reviewed. That collaborative step helps ensure sessions feel relevant to someone juggling study, work, or relationships.
Session format details are not listed here, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins or consistent weekly meetings depending on what the client needs.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, career changes, parenting strain, anger, and related topics.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses a blend of client-centered conversations and evidence-informed methods like CBT and narrative work. Sessions focus on goals, practical skills, and exploring patterns that affect current life.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPC licensed in Missouri and practices under that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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