David Yoder , LPC

David Yoder is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in his sixth year of practice who focuses on helping people navigate fear-based struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and challenging past experiences. He approaches counseling as an artful collaboration - combining a calm, natural presence with practical therapeutic tools so clients can explore their needs and build the life they want. He emphasizes that common diagnostic labels can feel limiting, and he attends to how each person uniquely experiences and moves through difficult emotions and situations.

Yoder centers his work in a person-centered approach rooted in the ideas of Carl Rogers, believing that empathic, respectful engagement often creates the foundation for meaningful change. He also draws on a broad toolkit when helpful, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, breathwork, yoga-informed practices, Transactional Analysis, hypnotherapy, existential therapy, trauma-focused methods, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). He selects techniques to match each individual client rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model, supporting people as they identify and create the picture they want for their lives.

Person-Centered, CBT, and DBT Approaches for Online Care

David Yoder combines person-centered work with practical skill-based methods to offer online therapy that fits individual needs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect, creating a space where people can explore values, identity, and life transitions at their own pace. This approach is often helpful for those facing relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, or major changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is commonly used to address anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete strategies to manage day-to-day reactions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can support clients dealing with intense emotions, impulsivity, or relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Yoder works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their goals and preferences. Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer practical flexibility, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage transportation barriers, and maintain continuity of care across life transitions.