David M Poles

David M Poles is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 24 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people manage anger, rebuild self-esteem, and improve how they relate to others. He aims to make therapy direct and understandable for someone juggling family life and work.

He often helps people learn clearer ways to talk about problems and to be kinder to themselves and others. Sessions include practical conversation about what is happening now and small steps to try between meetings. David offers straightforward feedback delivered with care for those who want honest input.

His approach draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That combination helps people look at patterns from relationships, feel heard, and practice new ways of thinking and behaving. He uses these methods to address anger, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and related concerns.

David has worked with many people over two decades, guiding them through grief, life changes, parenting strain, and career stress. He also supports people dealing with mood disorders, ADHD, and the long-term effects of trauma. His style is practical and relational - he helps people connect goals to everyday changes.

To begin, visitors are invited to use the site Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire. That starts the scheduling process and helps match needs to possible next steps.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns shape current reactions. It helps people notice attachment responses and build more secure ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience, offering reflective listening and support so someone feels understood and can find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors together and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals and to try methods that fit their needs and preferences. That way the plan can shift if something isn’t working or if priorities change.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand. It can also let someone choose audio instead of video when bandwidth or comfort is a concern. Discussing these preferences early helps tailor sessions to practical needs while focusing on the therapeutic goals.