David Adames

David Adames is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 18 years of clinical experience. He centers sessions on the person in front of him and helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. He encourages clients to draw on their strengths while they work toward clearer goals and better daily coping.

He approaches therapy as a practical collaboration. David listens first, then helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck. He uses clear, down-to-earth language and offers tools for managing intense emotions like anger, for rebuilding routine after loss, and for facing triggers from the past.

Over nearly two decades he has worked with people affected by addictions, compassion fatigue, career strain, parenting stress, and relationship problems. He also supports those facing identity and LGBT concerns, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and grief. His background includes helping people with family of origin issues, communication and control problems, and recovery after domestic violence or separation.

David draws from several evidence-informed approaches to tailor work to each person. He mixes acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive-behavioral strategies, dialectical skills, existential reflection, and a client-centered stance to match what a person needs in the moment. Therapy focuses on real-life changes and usable skills.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. To begin, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

How different approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps in that direction, even when difficult feelings are present. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and situations that involve difficult life choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors with practical exercises, which can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and anger. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and listening, giving people space to make sense of their own experience and build on their strengths.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust as needed. This collaborative process helps match techniques to the person’s needs and preferences rather than assuming a single method fits everyone.

Confirm the session formats available before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - sessions may be scheduled around work breaks, reduce travel time, and allow steady check-ins when coping gets hard. Many people find phone or video sessions useful for short follow-ups, and structured video meetings helpful for skills practice; check with the therapist to learn which options are currently offered.