David Stewart, LPC

Experienced counselor for addiction and life transitions

20 years of experience
LPC licensed in Colorado
Accepts international clients

About David Stewart

David Stewart is a Colorado-based licensed counselor with more than 20 years of clinical experience helping people navigate major life transitions and persistent struggles. He holds multiple counseling and addiction credentials - LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), LAC (Licensed Addiction Counselor), MAC (Master Addiction Counselor), and CAS (Certified Addiction Specialist) - and brings that specialized training to work with a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, sleep problems, parenting and caregiving stress, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and issues related to sexual identity and intimacy.

Stewart has worked with diverse populations across Colorado, including civilians, active-duty service members, and veterans, and he applies a warm, collaborative approach that adapts to each person’s needs and goals. He integrates evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside humanistic and psychodynamic ideas to shape treatment plans that promote self-awareness, practical coping skills, and long-term change. His practice also addresses related concerns like codependency, communication and control issues, life purpose, and compassion fatigue.

Clients who seek his support can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental stance rooted in compassion and pragmatic problem solving. David Stewart frames therapy as a partnership in which he helps people move forward with greater clarity, resilience, and purpose.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also Specializes In

LGBTTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does David Stewart have?

David Stewart has 20 years of professional experience.

Is David Stewart a licensed therapist?

Yes. David Stewart holds the LPC credential. License details are CO LPC LPC.0006302.

In which languages does David Stewart provide therapy?

David Stewart provides therapy in English.

Where is David Stewart located?

David Stewart is located in Colorado.

How can I work with David Stewart as my therapist?

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

Does David Stewart work with international clients?

Yes, David Stewart works with international clients.

How much does therapy with David Stewart 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 with therapy 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.

Practical Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

David Stewart uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and addictive behaviors. CBT focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress and teaches practical strategies for coping and problem solving.

He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility so they can move toward meaningful goals even when difficult feelings are present. ACT is useful for stress, chronic worry, and life changes that require new ways of relating to inner experience.

Attachment-Based Therapy is another influence in his work, especially when relationship patterns, attachment wounds, or family dynamics are central concerns. This approach explores how early relational experiences shape current connections and supports building more secure, satisfying relationships.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process; David Stewart collaborates with each client to select and adapt methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He treats therapy as a shared endeavor in which clients and the therapist evaluate what works and adjust as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility - clients can meet by video call, speak by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging to fit sessions into busy lives. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support during transitions, and integrate therapeutic work into everyday routines while working with a licensed professional.

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