David Adames, LPC

David Adames is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with 18 years of professional experience. He works with individuals facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and those navigating significant life changes.

He approaches each person as the expert of their own story and focuses on the strengths they already bring to the work. This perspective guides his collaborative style, supporting clients as they identify practical steps and internal resources to manage challenges.

David acknowledges that seeking change requires courage and he offers steady, compassionate support through that process. As an LPC he has completed clinical training and holds the credential to provide counseling in Colorado, and he uses that training to help clients move toward a more fulfilling and satisfying life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

David draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered approaches to tailor care to each person. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn practical ways to act in line with those values, which can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching skills to shift those patterns, often helping with anxiety and depression. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and follows the client’s lead, supporting self-exploration and personal growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. David collaborates with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then adapts methods over time, working with each person to find the best fit rather than following a single technique.

Online therapy with David is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to connect with licensed professionals from home, work, or elsewhere and to continue care when life demands change.