David Hayden is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Colorado. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He works in a direct and respectful way and aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable.
He has 18 years of experience in counseling. That background includes supporting people through relationship and career challenges, grief, and motivation struggles. Sessions are tailored to each person's situation rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.
David uses practical talk and collaborative problem solving. He listens for what matters to the person and then outlines small, doable steps to try between sessions. He emphasizes building confidence, managing emotions, and improving daily routines like sleep and work-life balance.
He draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. He also uses elements of the Gottman Method when relationship skills are part of the work.
People who choose him can expect a respectful, steady approach that focuses on real-life problems. He aims to meet people where they are and to shape the pace and goals around their needs.
How his approaches shape online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and reconnect with what matters to them. It focuses on values and small actions that build a more meaningful life, which can help with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking patterns and to try new behaviors that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
The Gottman Method offers tools for improving communication and managing conflict in close relationships. When relationship skills come into the work, this method provides clear exercises and steps to practice between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the person to choose methods that fit their goals, challenges, and preferences. That collaboration helps shape what is tried first and how progress is measured.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules require. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques like ACT and CBT to work over remote sessions, and practical homework and skill practice remain central to progress.
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseTraumatic brain injury
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman Method
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does David help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self esteem, depression, grief, relationship and career challenges, sleep problems, and related issues.
What is his general approach in therapy?
He uses respectful conversation and collaborative problem solving, tailoring each plan to the person’s needs and focusing on small practical steps between sessions.
How much counseling experience does he have?
He brings 18 years of professional counseling experience to his work with clients.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
