About me
Hello and thank you for considering me as your therapist - I am licensed as an LMHC in Iowa and have 25 years of professional work experience. My approach is one in which I recognize the significance (and courage) of your decision to consider counseling and together, we will seek out solutions that build upon your strengths. I would describe myself as accessible, empathetic, pragmatic, and action-oriented. Therapy by design will challenge anyone to step outside their comfort zone and attempt to reshape their life. Typically, we all seek out similar things in life...joy, peace, connectivity, etc...but often, we feel stuck in reaching our life goals. It is my role to assist you with assessing the issues that are preventing you from living your best life and further assisting you with seeking out alternative ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving in order to bring about that change into your life. In professional terms, I would describe myself as "eclectic" in my therapy approach but I tend to emphasize solution-focused, cognitive/behavioral, motivational, and family systems brands of therapy in approaching my work with others. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, & depression. I am equally comfortable working with individuals and couples. It is my belief that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. Finally, therapy is a two-way street as I believe it is advisable to do a "check in" with clients as to how I am doing in the work we are engaged in and receive feedback. The process of therapy is a joint effort and it is vital that you as a client (or couple) not only feel heard but that therapy is progressing and assisting you in making change in your life. Thank you.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationships
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
Aging and geriatric issues , Attachment issues , Codependency , Commitment issues , Communication problems , Control issues , Divorce and separation , Drug and alcohol addiction , Emptiness , Family of origin issues , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Systemic Therapy
Years of Experience: 25
Services offered
Messaging
Phone
Video
Licensing
IA LMHC 00254
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for David Smith. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.
David has been great and would highly recommend him
Dave is down to earth and has a really kind and friendly personality. Our sessions went well and he always tried to respect both mine and my husbands point of views. In the future, I’d see Dave again (if needed) and would recommend him.
Dave has made me feel comfortable and this has allowed my partner and I to be open in our communication during our sessions. He is non judgmental and very supportive and attentive to each of our needs.