David Steinman is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
01About David
David Steinman is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. He uses a respectful, down-to-earth style that aims to make difficult conversations feel manageable. David holds LPCC and LPC credentials and works from South Carolina.
He spends time learning what each person needs before suggesting steps forward. Sessions are shaped around the person in front of him, not a one-size-fits-all plan. That means practical goals and concrete skills you can use between meetings.
Background and approach
David draws on several common approaches to guide sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and build new habits. Mindfulness techniques teach attention and calm breathing.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds skills for handling intense emotions and improving communication. He also uses motivational interviewing to uncover what matters most to someone and to spark change that feels doable. Client-centered work keeps the conversation focused on the person’s values and experience.
Together these methods aim to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day coping. Over four years of practice, David has helped people navigate issues like compassion fatigue, mood disorders, blended family challenges, communication problems, and separation or divorce. He invites people to take the first step and will work collaboratively to set realistic objectives and track progress.
02Credentials
- LPC (South Carolina)
- License 8712 · expires August 2027
- LPCC (Ohio)
- License E.2303775 · expires September 2027
- LCMHC (North Carolina)
- License 19807 · expires June 2027
- LPC (Georgia)
- License LPC015933 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1558891606 · 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
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
Methods David names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods David names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How therapeutic approaches work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own goals and perspective. In this approach the therapist listens closely, reflects what they hear, and helps the person decide what changes matter most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to shift negative patterns and improve mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, combines acceptance and change strategies and teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk about what the person wants to achieve and may try different techniques until a good fit is found. Goals, preferences, and progress guide which methods are used in sessions rather than a single preset path.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction when visual cues matter. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins, journaling between sessions, or ongoing support without scheduling a full call. Together these options offer flexibility while keeping the work focused on practical skills and steady progress.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does he commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues like mood disorders and post-traumatic stress.
What is his approach to therapy like?
He uses client-centered conversation alongside practical methods such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to build skills and set achievable goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed as an LPCC and an LPC and is based in South Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on needs and convenience.
How do I begin sessions and what does it cost?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability; cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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