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David Schuman, LPC
Missouri
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Relationships
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Parenting support
- Career coaching
About David
David Schuman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri with five years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting matters, career questions, and coaching-style support. He works directly with people who want clear, practical steps to change day-to-day patterns that cause distress.
He asks clients to take an honest inventory of their habits, thoughts, and behaviors. That helps identify what they can influence and what lies outside their control. He emphasizes small, concrete changes people can try between sessions. Sessions are straightforward and action oriented rather than theoretical.
David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools to notice unhelpful thinking and test different responses. He combines that with practical problem-solving for workplace, money, and parenting issues. Conversations often cover communication challenges, isolation or loneliness, and struggles with guilt or shame.
People also bring concerns such as divorce and separation, fatherhood issues, impulsivity, forgiveness, life purpose, and men’s issues. David aims to help clients weigh options and make decisions that fit their goals. He frames change as a series of manageable steps rather than a single large shift.
He works in Missouri and holds the LPC credential. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary by location. To begin, a reader would complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the service’s online steps.
How CBT and focused work translate to online sessions
David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. CBT sessions typically include brief skill teaching, guided practice during the session, and specific tasks to try between meetings. This approach is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and workplace or relationship problems.He also applies clear problem-solving techniques to practical issues like money, career decisions, and parenting concerns. Problem-solving looks at options, predicts consequences, and identifies small first steps. That approach aims to make decisions less overwhelming and more manageable.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide whether CBT exercises, problem-solving, or another practical focus fits their goals and preferences. The plan can shift as needs change, and choices are made together rather than imposed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people work on real-life communication or parenting tasks between meetings so that practice matches everyday situations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does he help with most often?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns as well as career and coaching questions. Additional topics include communication problems, divorce and separation, and fatherhood issues.
How does he approach therapy and sessions?
Sessions focus on practical steps and self-inventory to identify what a person can control. He uses concrete exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking and behaving.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience as a clinician working with adults on stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, and career matters.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Missouri and provides services from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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