David Yoder, LPC

David Yoder is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with six years of clinical experience based in Missouri. He approaches therapy as a collaborative, human-centered practice, believing that doing meaningful work should feel natural and accessible. His work has focused largely on fear-based struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and past experiences, though he emphasizes that diagnostic labels are simply starting points and that each person’s experience is unique.

Yoder frames counseling as an art - a process of identifying what matters to a person and helping them create a clearer picture of the life they want. He primarily uses a person-centered approach influenced by Carl Rogers, which centers the client’s perspective and supports growth through empathy and respect. Alongside that foundation he draws on a range of therapeutic tools, including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), hypnotherapy, existential therapy, and trauma-informed methods, selecting techniques that fit each person’s needs.

Clients can expect a practical, flexible style that honors individuality while offering structured skills when useful. Yoder works in English and provides care through multiple remote formats, helping people manage challenges such as relationship issues, addiction, grief, ADHD, bipolar disorder, parenting stress, and coping with life changes.

How David Yoder’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

David Yoder uses a person-centered approach that places the client’s perspective at the center of care - this style emphasizes empathy, active listening, and supporting the individual’s own goals, and it is helpful for people navigating transitions, relationship issues, and self-esteem concerns. He also incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is another tool he draws on; DBT combines skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness and can be particularly useful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process - the therapist and client explore goals, preferences, and the challenges at hand to decide which methods to emphasize. That flexibility allows treatment to shift as needs change over time, blending supportive listening with concrete skills work when appropriate.

Online therapy by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and the convenience of receiving care from home or another comfortable space. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of sessions, practice skills between appointments, and fit therapy into a busy life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor their approach to each person’s needs.