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David M Poles, LMHC

Helping couples build kinder connections
  • Couples and premarital counseling
  • Communication and intimacy work
  • Honest caring feedback

About David M Poles

David M Poles is a therapist who focuses on couples work while also supporting individuals facing a wide range of life challenges. He offers marital and premarital counseling designed to improve communication and foster greater kindness between partners. Much of his practice centers on helping people make meaning from adversity, rebuild self-esteem, and strengthen their relationships.

Clients who progress most quickly tend to be open to learning and willing to receive honest yet compassionate feedback. David creates a collaborative space where that kind of growth is encouraged and guided. He draws on practical strategies and relational insight to help clients shift patterns that interfere with connection and well-being.

David is an LMHC, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, which means he has formal training to assess and treat emotional and relational concerns. He works with individuals and couples to address issues such as anxiety, stress, trauma, addiction, grief, parenting struggles, and intimacy-related difficulties, tailoring his approach to each person or partnership.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteem

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does David M Poles have?

He has 24 years of experience.

Is David M Poles a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the LMHC credential. LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details are MA LMHC 5667.

In which languages does David M Poles provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English.

Where is David M Poles located?

He is located in Massachusetts.

How can I work with David M Poles as my therapist?

You can work with David through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does David M Poles work with international clients?

He does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with David M Poles cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approach-Focused Care for Online Relationship and Life Support

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds and current relational patterns shape how people relate to partners and family members. It can help clients who struggle with abandonment, trust, or intimacy find more secure ways to connect.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and helping the client lead the pace of change. This approach supports self-exploration, improved self-esteem, and navigating life transitions by creating space for the client's own goals and insights to emerge.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and introduces practical strategies to shift them. It is useful for managing anxiety, stress, mood concerns, and difficulties that interfere with daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. David works collaboratively with each person or couple to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care from different locations. Licensed professionals can deliver effective, consistent support using these options, helping clients access therapy in ways that suit their routines and responsibilities.

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