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David Stewart

David Stewart

Colorado

Sleep-focused counselor for anxious minds

  • 20 years' experience
  • English
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Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Colorado ยท LPC.0006302
NPI
1194978601
Based in
Colorado
  • Improves sleep habits
  • Manages anxiety
  • Practical coping skills

About David

David Stewart is an LPC with two decades of clinical experience who helps people find steadier sleep and manage stress. He works with adults facing anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. His approach is straightforward and compassionate, aimed at making small changes that improve day-to-day life and rest.

He listens first to understand what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps - changing unhelpful thoughts, building routines, and practicing coping skills that can ease racing thoughts and nighttime worry. He uses techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral approaches and acceptance-based work to target sleep disruption and stress.

Over 20 years of practice in Colorado, he has supported people through trauma, major life transitions, and burnout. He brings experience with addiction and complex mood concerns while keeping the work focused on clear goals like better sleep, calmer nights, and steadier moods.

His style is collaborative and nonjudgmental. He helps clients set realistic, measurable steps they can try between sessions. Progress is checked regularly and plans are adjusted to fit real life.

Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients. Before booking, clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details on the platform. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and choose a time based on availability.

Approaches that support better sleep and daily balance

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and shift attention toward valued actions rather than getting stuck on worries. It can reduce the struggle with anxious thinking that often disrupts sleep. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT focuses on how thoughts, behaviors, and routines affect mood and rest. CBT techniques are commonly used to target sleep habits, nighttime worry, and unhelpful thinking patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape stress responses and closeness in adult relationships; it can be useful when relationship worry or attachment concerns interfere with rest or emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques that fit their needs, and adjust the plan together. Clients and therapist check what works and what needs changing as therapy continues.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. It also helps people work on sleep routines, daytime coping strategies, and skills practice between sessions without rearranging a whole day. Talk with the therapist during the matching process to decide which way of meeting will fit best for scheduling and daily life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Colorado

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, ADHD, and related concerns.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is warm and collaborative, focusing on practical steps, clear goals, and regular check-ins to measure progress.

What is his professional background?

He has 20 years of clinical experience working in Colorado with a range of concerns including addiction and trauma.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with him?

He accepts international clients; prospective clients should confirm practical details before booking.

How do fees and payments work?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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

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