David Hayden

David Hayden is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges with addiction. He focuses on relationship struggles, career setbacks, grief, and anger. He aims to meet clients where they are and build a clear plan together.

He frames sessions around respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Conversations are practical and direct. He tailors the dialogue and treatment plan to each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.

With 18 years of experience, he draws on several proven methods to guide work in the room. That experience includes helping people with sleep problems, low self-esteem, motivation, and coping with major life changes. He also addresses issues such as compassion fatigue and concerns related to LGBT identity and gender dysphoria.

David also lists additional focus areas like adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, first responder issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, intellectual disability, and veteran and armed forces issues. These topics inform his perspective when relevant to a client’s situation.

He encourages people to expect practical steps and clear goals. The first session typically looks at immediate concerns and priorities. From there he and the client create a plan that fits day-to-day life.

Therapy with him is collaborative and goal-oriented. He emphasizes small, achievable changes and steady progress over time.

How these approaches guide online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people live by their values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful habits; it is often used for depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. The Gottman Method concentrates on relationship skills and communication, helping partners repair conflict and build trust.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust the plan over time based on how things are progressing.

The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and to keep momentum between meetings. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to include practical homework and behavioral experiments that match daily life. Licensed professionals can help tailor session length and focus so therapy fits into everyday routines without requiring large scheduling changes.