David Hayden, LPC

David Hayden is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Colorado who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction challenges, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He addresses relationship concerns, career difficulties, grief, and motivation in straightforward, practical ways. He communicates with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. David aims to make beginning therapy feel manageable and affirms the courage it takes to start.

With 18 years of experience, David adapts sessions to each person's situation rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan. He works with people on everyday struggles like sleep problems, parenting strain, and coping with life changes. He also has focus areas that include adoption and foster care and aging and geriatric issues, among other concerns.

His practice uses goal-oriented approaches to help people identify patterns, test new behaviors, and build skills that fit daily life. He integrates methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thoughts and actions that keep problems going. He also draws on the Gottman Method for relationship work.

Sessions emphasize clear steps, real-world practice, and collaboration on what feels most useful. David tailors the pace and techniques to each person’s needs, keeping explanations plain and concrete. He encourages clients to try small changes between sessions and to track what helps.

If you want a therapist who focuses on practical progress and respectful listening, David offers a calm, steady approach. He asks questions, listens, and helps people find workable next steps for the problems they bring.

How these approaches shape online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match your values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and making life changes by teaching skills to act despite uncomfortable feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to change how problems feel day to day. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress. The Gottman Method offers practical tools for improving communication and managing conflict in relationships through structured exercises and skills practice.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then recommend and try methods that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made based on what helps most.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing appointments from different locations. It can also let people choose shorter check-ins when needed or arrange sessions at times that match work and caregiving schedules. Confirm the session formats offered before booking so you know what to expect.