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My name is Dave Wolthausen, I am 54 years old, and have 26 years old counseling experience. I have extensive Alcohol and Drug related counseling experience, and have mainly focused on Mental Health counseling over the last 10 years. My approach to therapy, is client Centered, with unconditional positive regard for my clients. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, which includes Mindfulness, Emotional regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness skills. I believe therapy to be a process, not a one time event. It is important that there is a good match between therapist and client, so the client can get the most out of their therapy. Goal setting and bonding happen in the first couple of sessions. I know when therapy begins, it works best when the client and therapist spend some time together, building rapport. Rapport is very important in therapeutic relationship, and it's that feeling being connected, tends to lend itself to honesty, truth, and mutual respect. Goal setting happens in the first couple of sessions. When the client is able to set some small goals, they tend to make the best progress, and are open to new ideas, and new coping skills. When the Client applies those new skills to their lives, change will occur. I will look forward to helping any and all new clients I am working with, and with devote my knowledge and skills to help them better their lives, in whatever way they see fit. I often use metaphors to help clients understand the messages I am trying to get across. Metaphorically speaking, in the therapeutic process, the Client is the driver, I myself, am the navigator, I help the client navigate their life, in order to reach their desired destination. I hope to be working with you soon!
Professional experience
27yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationshipsSelf esteem, MotivationCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Avoidant Personality, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for David Wolthausen. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
David is a rare person today. He is free from many common prejudices in the counseling community. I appreciate his commitment to what is real and how to deal with it. Too many counselors are confused about the real issues of today and thus hold deep prejudices. David is the exception to that rule.
Written on Apr 02, 2024 after therapy with David for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and adhd
David has been encouraging and a great spark for ideas and hope. His homework and challenges are helpful and needed. Thank you David
Written on Mar 15, 2024 after therapy with David for 3 months on issues concerning depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Gives Positive encouragement. Set up for success. Gives you solutions to the problems you have. Easy to talk to.
Written on Feb 05, 2024 after therapy with David for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
David is kind, considerate and helpful. He has listened without judgment and offers relevant solutions
Written on Jan 24, 2024 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and self esteem
David is easy to talk with, not judgemental, patient and very helpful.
Written on Sep 05, 2023 after therapy with David for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Very knowledgeable
Written on Aug 22, 2023 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
I've only known my therapist David for two weeks now and I like the assignments and challenges he gave me. I like him so far.
Written on Aug 13, 2023 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Has always been excellent and understanding very helpful
Written on Jul 25, 2023 after therapy with David for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Thanks for being such an understanding and down to Earth therapist. Didn't even think I would ever find a therapist that matched my personality/was able to help me with my issues, but I am so grateful that I did!!
Written on Jul 14, 2023 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and anger management
David is amazing. He works with our hectic schedule and has helped my son find clarity in being a teen. Thank you
Written on Jun 25, 2023 after therapy with David for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Absolutely one of THE BEST therapist I have had that connected with me instantly! Would definitely recommend!
Written on Jan 25, 2023 after therapy with David for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very helpful and always a great listener
Written on Jan 18, 2023 after therapy with David for 8 months on issues concerning eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
David has been a supportive and insightful sounding board. His has listened to what I was saying, and heard me when it felt like no one else did.
I will miss his “having my back”.
I am changing therapists because my PCP has recommended another BetterHelp therapist who has helped another patient who has similar family dynamic issues to the ones that I haven’t been able to deal with.
Written on Dec 17, 2022 after therapy with David for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
I’ve only had two sessions but they have been very helpful and David seems very capable as a therapist.
Written on Oct 16, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
He's great, patient and understanding
Written on Sep 02, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Listens to my concerns and rants. Sometimes I just want someone to talk to. I also like to listen and he gets the hint when I want him to lead the conversation. I appreciate his help so far.
Written on Aug 27, 2022 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and adhd
David is solid. He makes thearapy comfortable because of how easy he is to talk to.
Written on Aug 12, 2022 after therapy with David for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
It was a short a experience but a great one. Dave used his wide knowledge to help me through certain issues and gave me great insight as to how to assess them and find a solution to them. Great personality and professionalism.
Written on Aug 04, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Thank you for what you do
Written on Jun 27, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Easy to talk to. Good about dressing issues you didn't know were there. Glad I am able to work with him again.
Written on Jun 17, 2022 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dave is the man
Written on May 15, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties
Would recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Written on Apr 21, 2022 after therapy with David for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
He’s been a great help from the first appointment to the most recent. I’d highly recommend his help.
Written on Apr 04, 2022 after therapy with David for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and bipolar disorder
I appreciate the tools Dave has shared. I feel comfortable sharing my feelings and receiving a sincere response. So far so good. Thanks Dave!
Written on Dec 19, 2021 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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