David Robbins , LPC

David Robbins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who combines direct feedback with a coaching-oriented mindset to help people move forward. He holds a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Counseling Psychology from MidAmerica Nazarene University, earned in 2009, and has worked in mental health since 2006, with more than ten years in clinical practice.

His therapeutic stance is honest and focused on practical change. Trained in motivational psychology and cognitive behavioral therapy, he helps clients explore the question of why they repeat certain patterns and then develop concrete steps to shift those patterns. Rather than applying a single method to everyone, he adapts treatment to each person’s needs and goals, drawing on evidence-informed techniques that fit the situation.

Robbins has worked in a range of clinical settings, including inpatient mental health units, drug rehabilitation clinics, eating disorder programs, and private psychiatric practice, and he weaves those experiences together with life lessons from earlier work. He aims to support motivated individuals with clear guidance, constructive feedback, and a practical plan to regain momentum and pursue meaningful change.

Approach-Informed Online Therapy Options

David Robbins draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in his clinical work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and meeting the person where they are - it helps people build insight, self-worth, and a stronger sense of direction. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges. DBT offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsive or self-harming behaviors.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the process. He works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit best based on their concerns, goals, and preferred pace, adjusting strategies as progress is made.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access care from different locations. These options allow licensed professionals like David Robbins to deliver consistent, goal-oriented support while making it easier for people to engage in therapy when and how it works for them.