David Swihart is a Licensed Professional Counselor who practices in Arizona and brings 36 years of counseling experience to his work.
01About David
David Swihart is a Licensed Professional Counselor who practices in Arizona and brings 36 years of counseling experience to his work. He focuses on relationship concerns, stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and family issues. He aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and supported.
He often helps people sort through marital and relationship struggles. Sessions are a place to speak openly about painful events like infidelity, or to address ongoing strains such as midlife transitions and men's issues.
Background and approach
He also works with people affected by disasters and with first responders and veterans who face job-related stress. In session he keeps the tone direct and respectful. He listens for what matters most and helps people clarify priorities.
Conversations focus on practical next steps that fit everyday life rather than abstract theories. Therapy can include short-term problem solving or longer work on patterns that keep causing pain. He emphasizes understanding how stress and strong emotions affect choices, and then practices new ways to respond.
He supports people as they try different approaches and revise what does or does not work. David aims to make therapy straightforward and useful. He invites questions and checks in about progress.
His approach is practical, steady, and patient, helping people move toward clearer choices and better day-to-day functioning.
02Credentials
- LPC (Arizona)
- License LPC-1631 · expires October 2026
- NPI
- 1588218630 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything David lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- First responder issues
- Infidelity
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
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04Online support
Approaches that guide online therapy
David uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear problem solving and improving daily functioning. One common approach helps people identify patterns in relationships and change behaviors that undermine connection; it focuses on practical communication skills and steps to rebuild trust after events like infidelity. Another frequent focus is stress and anxiety management, using skills to lower reactivity, improve coping, and create simpler routines that reduce day-to-day overwhelm.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they pick methods that fit the client’s situation and adjust them over time based on what feels helpful.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when more nuance is helpful, while phone sessions can be easier when video would feel taxing or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging let people check in between sessions or use shorter exchanges during a busy day. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, or shift schedules and support steady progress over time.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with relationship problems, stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and family concerns. Additional focuses include infidelity, midlife issues, men's concerns, disaster recovery, first responder stress, and veteran issues.
What is his general approach in therapy?
Sessions are straightforward and practical. He listens carefully, helps people name priorities, and practices concrete steps to change unhelpful patterns.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 36 years of professional counseling experience working with people on relationship and stress-related concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona, indicated by the LPC credential listed.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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