Therapist profile
Dr. David Posipanka, LPC
LPC counselor - stress and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Addictions support
About David
Dr. David Posipanka is a Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 30 years of clinical work. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. He speaks English and accepts international clients.
He focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions are meant to be a place to talk through feelings and decisions without judgment. He uses methods that encourage self-reflection and small, sustainable changes over time.
David draws on several therapeutic styles to match what each person needs. He often uses client-centered techniques to prioritize what the person wants to address. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when unhelpful thoughts and behaviors need clearer steps to change.
Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are part of his toolkit for coping and making changes with substance use and addictive behaviors. Existential ideas may appear when people want to talk about meaning, values, or big life decisions.
Over three decades of work have included many kinds of stress and relationship strains at home. He can help a parent who feels overwhelmed, someone facing separation or grief, or a person trying to reduce alcohol or drug use. The approach is conversational, practical, and paced to the person's concerns.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own priorities and feelings. The therapist listens, reflects, and follows the topics the person brings up to help clarify goals and next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that contribute to stress or depression. It breaks concerns into manageable steps and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple practices to notice thoughts and reduce reactivity. It can help with anxiety, cravings, and strong emotions that come up in parenting or recovery work.
Finding the right approach is part of early sessions. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that fit the person's goals, values, and daily life. That may mean combining techniques or shifting focus as needs change.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm which online options are available before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier, allow for shorter check-ins, and reduce travel time so therapy fits around parenting or work. Many people find that remote sessions help keep momentum between appointments while still allowing focused conversations and practical homework.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with at home?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting concerns, and coping with life changes including divorce and fatherhood issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a conversational, client-centered style and mixes in CBT, mindfulness, existential ideas, and motivational interviewing as needed.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of professional experience working with a range of issues related to stress, addiction, and family strains.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Can someone who lives outside the US work with him?
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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