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David Ramsey

David Ramsey

LPC

Pennsylvania

Listening and practical guidance for life challenges

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Profile summary

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Pennsylvania ยท PC002855
NPI
1669593943
Experience
30 years
Languages
English
Location
Pennsylvania

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Collaborative approach
  • Practical steps
  • Work and wellbeing

About David

David Ramsey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with about 30 years of experience. He has spent decades helping people who are anxious, depressed, stressed, or facing big life changes. He also supports those dealing with relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, career questions, grief, trauma, and mood-related struggles.

David takes a collaborative and practical approach in sessions. He listens closely, asks clear questions, and helps clients notice patterns that keep them stuck. He focuses on what a person already knows and builds from those strengths rather than forcing a single method.

His background in psychology and education informs how he looks at emotional and behavioral issues. He pays attention to how family, school, and work life interact with mental health. That makes his work useful for people juggling multiple demands.

In a session with David, clients can expect straightforward conversation and realistic steps. He helps people make sense of complicated situations and set achievable goals. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.

He uses approaches such as client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas, adapting them to each person. People who want a practical, respectful, and experience-based collaboration may find his style a good fit.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own perspective. The therapist listens deeply, reflects back what is said, and follows the client's lead to build understanding and confidence. This style can help with relationship issues, low mood, and figuring out life purpose.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It uses practical exercises and step-by-step changes to reduce anxiety, manage depression, and address stress. Clients often leave sessions with concrete skills to try between meetings.

Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or uncertain about change. It uses open questions and guided reflection to strengthen motivation and plan achievable steps, useful for career transitions, lifestyle changes, or addressing substance-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options, try approaches that fit the client's needs, and adjust over time based on progress and preference. This is a collaborative process focused on what helps the individual move forward.

If you want online sessions, confirm current session options before booking since formats are set by the therapist. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy fits daily life more easily.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, career concerns, grief, trauma and mood disorders among other topics.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are collaborative and practical, focusing on listening, asking useful questions, and helping clients set realistic steps toward their goals.

What experience does he bring?

He has about 30 years of professional experience working with adolescents and adults on emotional and behavioral concerns across home, school, and work settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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