As a licensed therapist serving Kentucky, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice focuses on addressing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions with a compassionate, faith-informed approach. I work closely with young adults and individuals experiencing workplace stress, social anxiety, and personal growth challenges.
My therapeutic style emphasizes understanding individual experiences, helping clients develop meaningful coping strategies and explore personal purpose. I provide a supportive environment where clients can address communication difficulties, manage interpersonal dynamics, and work through feelings of isolation or shame.
Drawing from evidence-based practices, I aim to empower clients in their journey toward emotional wellness, personal resilience, and authentic self-understanding. Whether you're confronting life changes, relationship issues, or seeking deeper personal insights, I'm committed to walking alongside you with respect and professional guidance.
Additional areas of focus: Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sex addiction, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
KY LCSW 255686
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David is an excellent therapist. He has helped me navigate some troubling personal issues. His help has been much appreciated.
Written on Nov 09, 2025 after therapy with David for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
I've worked with multiple therapists and had my most significant breakthrough with David. Super nice and thoughtful guy. Helped give me some skills to attack my issues.
Written on Oct 25, 2025 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
David listens and gives advice, but doesn't tell me what to do but lets me come up with my solutions on my own. I appreciate him.
Written on Jul 17, 2025 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem