David Tyler, LPC
Compassionate counselor helping people navigate midlife change
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- Strength-focused
- Practical steps
- Calm and curious
About David
He centers therapy on identifying and building the strengths clients already have. Sessions often involve clarifying goals, testing new ways of thinking, and practicing small changes that fit into daily life. David describes his style as compassionate, optimistic, relaxed, and curious, while staying grounded in practical steps.
People come to him for a range of concerns including grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting stress, and compassion fatigue. He also supports those facing issues like abandonment, attachment struggles, body image, caregiver stress, and substance use problems. He works with people exploring sexual identity and LGBT-related concerns.
His clinical approach draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, existential ideas, mindfulness practices, and narrative work. These approaches guide conversations and exercises rather than dictating a fixed plan.
David emphasizes partnership in the work. He helps people sort out what matters most, set achievable steps, and track progress over time. For many, therapy with him becomes a space to regain confidence, find clearer direction, and cope with life transitions.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Tennessee, Missouri
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and online care
David often draws on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental listening stance and helps people find their own solutions by focusing on strengths and values. This approach is useful for building confidence and sorting out personal priorities.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors. CBT offers concrete tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stressful reactions to life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. David will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and suggest ways of blending methods. Decisions about what to try are made collaboratively and can change as progress is tracked.
If you plan to pursue online sessions, please confirm available session options before booking. The therapist can discuss how remote work might fit your schedule and goals. Many people find online therapy helps them fit appointments into busy days, saves travel time, and supports steady progress without major changes to routines.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, career struggles, addictions, grief, trauma, parenting stress, and related issues.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a calm, curious, and compassionate approach that emphasizes strengths and practical steps. Sessions focus on identifying goals and trying changes that fit daily life.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of professional counseling experience working with a variety of concerns and life stages.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, credentialed as an LPC in Tennessee and Missouri, and practices with connections to Tennessee.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients, so people outside the U.S. can inquire about working together.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.