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David Yadush

David Yadush

California

Practical support for sleep, mood, and identity

  • 8 years' experience
  • English
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Credentials
LPCC, LPC
License
LPC, Pennsylvania · PC010452; LPCC, California · 10734
NPI
1487094629
Based in
California
  • Sleep and rest focus
  • Identity affirming care
  • Evidence informed methods

About David

David Yadush offers calm, straightforward support for people facing sleep problems, stress, and life transitions. He welcomes questions about mood, identity, and anxiety and focuses on helping people find practical steps they can use right away. David is introduced by name so clients know who they will meet.

He works with people who want clearer thinking about identity, sexuality, and relationships. Many clients bring concerns such as depression, bipolar mood swings, social anxiety, and trouble sleeping. He also helps with career stress, compassion fatigue, and the impact of chronic pain or illness.

David uses a mix of methods depending on each person’s needs. He draws from Client-Centered Therapy to create a listening, respectful space. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thinking and try small, testable changes.

Mindfulness techniques are offered to reduce reactivity and improve sleep routines. Motivational Interviewing can help when someone wants to make a life change but feels stuck. He also integrates psychodynamic ideas to look at recurring patterns that affect current relationships and mood.

David holds credentials as LPCC and LPC and practices in California. He brings eight years of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on collaboration. People who want clear, step-by-step options and respectful, identity-affirming care tend to find his style useful.

Shared approaches that translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person without judgment. Online sessions allow the therapist to offer steady, empathic attention and help people clarify what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and tries small experiments to change them. This approach can be used in online sessions to build better sleep routines, test unhelpful thoughts, and practice new coping skills. Finding the right method is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. From there he tailors a mix of techniques so the plan matches the client’s needs and daily life. Confirm the session formats available before booking, as they are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits someone's schedule. It can also help people try mindfulness exercises, sleep habit experiments, and CBT homework without rearranging a whole day.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesDepressionCoaching

Additional focus areas

Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameLife purposeMood disordersParanoiaPost-traumatic stressSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Pennsylvania, California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

David helps with sleep difficulties, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, stress, relationship concerns, career strain, and identity questions including gender and sexuality.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is collaborative and straightforward. He listens with a Client-Centered approach and uses practical techniques from CBT and mindfulness.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has eight years of experience working with mood disorders, trauma, identity questions, and chronic illness concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is identified as LPCC and LPC and practices in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients schedule with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin a therapy relationship?

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

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