David Robbins, LPC - Therapist in Missouri

David Robbins is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, and life transitions.

01About David

David Robbins is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, and life transitions. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps so clients can move forward. Many come for help with relationship strain, sleep problems, parenting stress, or career uncertainty.

He also supports those coping with trauma, bipolar mood challenges, and compassion fatigue. He uses a direct and honest style and acts as coach and supporter.

Background and approach

Sessions emphasize finding the reasons behind current patterns and building small changes that add up. David draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Psychology ideas to create clear, doable strategies for daily life. David adapts his approach to each person rather than relying on a single formula.

He also integrates elements from client-centered work, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, existential ideas, and mindfulness when they fit a person’s goals. This flexibility helps with issues from panic attacks and dissociation to substance use and midlife questions. He trained in counseling psychology and has a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology.

David has worked in inpatient mental health, drug rehabilitation, eating disorder settings, and personal psychiatric practice. Those experiences shape his practical, solution-minded approach. Clients can expect straightforward feedback, goal-focused planning, and tools to manage emotions and behavior.

David aims to help people get unstuck and regain a sense of direction. He invites motivated individuals to try short-term work or longer-term exploration based on their needs.

02Credentials

LPC (Missouri): License 2010029389 · expires June 2027
NPI: 1497061675 · national provider identifier

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03Focus areas and approaches

Everything David lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Coaching
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Control issues
Dissociation
Drug and alcohol addiction
First responder issues
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Postpartum depression

Methods David names

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04Online support

Practical approaches for online care

David commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then testing small changes to see what helps. It is useful for anxiety, panic, mood swings, sleep issues, and many everyday struggles. DBT teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling relationship conflicts, which helps with anger, impulsive behavior, and intense mood shifts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about your goals, preferences, and current challenges and then suggest strategies to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress and new information appear.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into life. Video calls let you use visual cues and longer conversation. Phone sessions can be easier if bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Chat and messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options aim to make it simpler to use therapy around work, parenting, or travel schedules.

05Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does David address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, sleep problems, parenting strain, career questions, trauma and compassion fatigue among other concerns.

What is his therapy style like?

Sessions tend to be direct and practical with coaching-style support. He focuses on figuring out patterns and building small, clear changes that fit daily life.

How much experience does he have?

He has 14 years of experience in mental health work, including inpatient units, rehab clinics, eating disorder programs, and personal psychiatric practice.

What are his credentials and location?

He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor with a Missouri LPC credential and practices from Missouri.

Can I work with him if I live outside the U.S.?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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