David Tyler, LPC

David Tyler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 10 years of counseling experience. He is licensed in Tennessee and Missouri and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and career challenges. David aims to create an open space where people can talk about their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.

He centers sessions on a person’s strengths and uses those strengths to work through obstacles. Conversations are straightforward and grounded, with an emphasis on practical steps that feel doable. David brings a calm, curious, and optimistic presence to sessions.

Clients typically explore coping skills, patterns that get in the way, and small behavior changes that can make a difference. He also addresses issues like self-esteem, motivation, intimacy-related concerns, and grieving losses. When addictions, caregiver stress, or major life transitions are present, he helps people find clearer ways forward.

David uses several therapeutic methods to fit different needs, including client-centered conversation, cognitive tools to shift unhelpful thinking, and narrative work to reframe life stories. Mindfulness practices and existential questions are used when they match a person’s goals. He shares practical ideas and supports clients as they try them out between sessions.

People who choose David often want a steady, nonjudgmental professional who will listen, point out strengths, and help shape realistic steps toward change.

Approaches that translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the person’s perspective and offering empathy and support. It helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental space to talk through feelings and decide on next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior. It breaks down problems into steps and teaches practical skills for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Narrative Therapy helps people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. It can be useful for issues like identity, relationship patterns, and coping with big life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. David will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and life situation. He often blends approaches so the plan matches what a person needs and can try between sessions.

Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for different session rhythms like brief check-ins or longer weekly meetings. Talk with the therapist about timing and structure to find what fits best.