- Mindfulness-based care
- CBT and DBT tools
- Addiction support
About David
David Moore is a licensed professional counselor in South Carolina who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and changes in life. He focuses on practical steps clients can use right away. His style is direct and calm, aimed at helping people feel steadier and more able to cope.
He began working in 2018 at a state psychiatric hospital and at a community mental health crisis center. That early work included helping people with severe mental illness and crisis needs. Over the past three years he has concentrated on addiction recovery, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, depression, and men’s mental health concerns.
Mindfulness practice and changing personal narratives play a big role in his work. He uses cognitive behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thinking patterns and dialectical behavior ideas to build emotion regulation skills. Narrative methods are used to help people reframe difficult experiences.
Sessions aim to be practical and goal-focused. Clients can expect tools for managing intense feelings, strategies for reducing substance use or cravings, and exercises to change daily routines that feed stress. He also addresses issues like codependency, attachment concerns, and family of origin patterns.
David brings seven years of clinical experience as an LPC. He works in plain language and centers what each person says matters most. Prospective clients are encouraged to match with him and discuss goals before scheduling.
How certain approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and tailoring sessions to each person's needs. Online sessions can keep that same focus by centering the client's concerns and adjusting pace and priorities each week.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change thoughts and behaviors that increase stress or fuel addiction. In online sessions CBT can include working through thought records, setting small behavior experiments, and reviewing homework between meetings.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive behaviors. When used online it often emphasizes skill building for distress tolerance and emotion regulation that clients can practice in daily life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to test methods, adjust techniques, and set clear goals based on needs and preferences rather than assuming one method fits everyone.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people practice skills between sessions. Discuss practical needs when you schedule so sessions can be arranged to match your routine and goals.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger and depression, as well as relationship and self-esteem issues and codependency.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and client-centered with an emphasis on clear tools. He blends cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, mindfulness, and narrative work.
What kind of experience does he have?
He has seven years of clinical experience, including work in a state psychiatric hospital and a community mental health crisis center, plus recent focus on addiction and emotional regulation.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from another country?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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