- Stress and anxiety
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Parenting and fatherhood
About David
David Schuman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with five years of clinical experience. He helps people who are carrying stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting questions, career concerns, and guilt and shame. He works with adults who want to examine how their choices and behaviors affect their life right now.
David asks clients to take an honest inventory of themselves. That means looking at what is within their control and what is not. He encourages clear thinking about decisions, and focuses on practical next steps rather than abstract talk.
In sessions he uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions and how they connect. He helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck and then tries small experiments to test new ways of acting. The work is often direct and goal-oriented, with attention to real-life problems like workplace stress, communication breakdowns, or parenting pressures.
David also supports people dealing with separation and divorce, fatherhood concerns, money stresses, and feelings of isolation. He talks plainly about forgiveness and about carrying guilt or shame, helping clients name those experiences and consider different responses.
He frames change as a series of manageable steps. Sessions center on decision-making, clearer communication, and concrete skill-building. To get started clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different actions to change how they feel. CBT is practical and focused, and it often suits issues like anxiety, workplace stress, guilt, and relationship conflicts.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide what methods make sense based on their goals and daily life. That means checking in together about what is working and adjusting plans as needed.
Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current online options before booking. Many people appreciate online work because it can fit into a lunch break, remove travel time, or make regular check-ins simpler. Online sessions can allow for shorter focused meetings when days are busy, and they make it easier to keep consistent practice between sessions. David combines skills practice, problem-solving, and decision-focused conversations to help clients test new ways of acting in their everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting questions, career issues, and guilt and shame, among related concerns.
How does he approach therapy?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to look at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and to try practical changes in daily life.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional work experience as a counselor.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Missouri.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since session formats are not specified in the biography.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.