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David Schuman

Focused, practical counseling for life and work challenges

LPC Missouri

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Languages
English
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About David

David Schuman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri who concentrates on stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, career matters, and coaching.

Background and approach

He draws on five years of clinical experience to guide clients through difficult circumstances and to address related issues such as communication problems, divorce and separation, fatherhood concerns, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, life purpose, men's issues, financial stress, narcissism, and workplace conflicts.

David emphasizes practical change by focusing on what clients can influence in their lives while acknowledging factors beyond their control. He encourages a candid exploration of personal patterns and choices so clients can take responsibility for manageable areas and move toward more satisfying outcomes.

The therapeutic stance is collaborative and action-oriented, inviting clients to identify realistic goals and to practice skills that support healthier decision making. David frames the work as a courageous step toward a more fulfilling life and aims to help clients develop the habits and perspectives needed for long-term improvement.

Practical Approaches for Online Change



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and replacing them with more useful patterns. It is often used to address stress, anxiety, workplace difficulties, and relationship-related thinking that contributes to ongoing problems. The method emphasizes skill-building and exercises clients can practice between sessions to create measurable change.

David frames online work in a collaborative way, acknowledging that finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. He partners with clients to clarify goals, considers personal preferences and needs, and adapts techniques so the approach matches what the client hopes to accomplish. This helps tailor interventions and pace the work appropriately.

Online therapy formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options allow a consistent therapeutic relationship without requiring in-person travel, making it easier to fit skill practice and reflective work into daily life while maintaining continuity with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does David address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns as well as career and coaching needs, and also addresses communication problems, divorce and separation, fatherhood issues, and related topics.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is collaborative and action-oriented, helping clients take an honest inventory of their influence and focus on practical changes within their control.
What background and experience does he have?
He holds five years of professional experience working with clients on personal and workplace difficulties and related challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LPC licensed in Missouri with licence number MO LPC 2021029988.
In which languages can sessions be conducted and is international work available?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered for online work?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDivorce and separationFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English