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David Ramsey

David Ramsey

LPC

Therapist · Pennsylvania · 30+ years of experience

Experienced counselor focused on practical change

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  • Collaborative approach
  • Practical steps
  • Strengths focused

About David

David Ramsey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with about 30 years of experience. He works with adolescents and adults who face stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, career shifts, and trauma-related issues. His background combines psychology and education, which shapes how he understands problems that span home, school, and work.

He describes his counseling as collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that keep people stuck and finding small, realistic steps forward. He listens, asks focused questions, and offers an outside perspective to help clients reach goals that matter to them.

David uses a mix of approaches instead of a single fixed model. He draws from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral ideas, motivational interviewing techniques, and psychodynamic thinking to tailor work to the person in front of him. That flexibility means techniques are chosen to match each person's needs rather than fitting everyone into one method.

Parents and adults often come to him to make sense of complicated situations. He helps people clarify what is important, reduce unhelpful patterns, and set manageable goals. The process tends to emphasize strengths and practical changes that fit into daily life.

Throughout his career he has focused on real-world problems like communication issues, caregiver stress, anger, grief, ADHD, and mood disorders. People who value a straightforward, respectful approach that combines listening with actionable strategies may find his style helpful.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship so people feel heard and understood. It helps when someone needs support to clarify values, make decisions, or regain confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It breaks problems into manageable steps and is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose approaches that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying different strategies and adjusting what’s used based on what helps most.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since formats are not listed here. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, support shorter check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, and let work happen around school or job schedules. Therapists can use these sessions to teach practical skills, review homework between meetings, and track progress over time. Talk with the therapist about what will fit your routine and goals so appointments work with everyday demands rather than against them.

At a glance

Listed location
Pennsylvania
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Pennsylvania)
LPC · No. PC002855
NPI
1669593943

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does David work with?

He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting and career issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and related mood and behavioral challenges.

How would you describe his therapy style?

The approach is collaborative and practical. He listens closely, helps identify unhelpful patterns, and develops small, realistic steps clients can take.

What is his professional background?

He has about 30 years of professional experience combining psychology and education, which informs how he understands emotional, behavioral, family, school, and workplace factors.

What credentials and location apply to his practice?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania and practices there.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does he offer?

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

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