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David Yadush, LPCC, LPC

Affirming therapist for anxiety and identity

8 years in practice · based in California · sessions in English · online sessions

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About David

David Yadush is a licensed counselor with eight years of experience helping people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about their next steps. He offers a calm, respectful presence and focuses on practical ways to reduce anxiety and build confidence. David works in California and provides sessions in English.

He commonly supports people navigating identity questions and LGBTQ+ concerns, social anxiety, mood changes, and stress related to life transitions or work.

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Background and approach

He also helps those dealing with sleeping problems, chronic illness or pain, and the emotional strain of caregiving or compassion fatigue. David combines several approaches to match what each person needs. He uses client-centered conversations to understand what matters most, cognitive-behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thinking and change behaviors, and mindfulness exercises to calm the body and mind.

He may draw on motivational interviewing to clarify goals and on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, achievable steps. People can expect to practice skills between sessions and review what helps.

He aims for an open, nonjudgmental environment where questions and doubt are treated as part of the process. Practical matters such as scheduling and format are handled through an online system. Costs vary by location and a subscription model is used, which can be canceled at any time.

To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the individual, helping them name priorities and feel understood. Online sessions use this approach to build a trusting working relationship and set clear goals together.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In remote sessions CBT often includes brief exercises, worksheets, and practice between meetings to reduce anxiety and improve sleep.

Mindfulness Therapy brings simple attention and breathing practices to help regulate stress and ground attention in the present moment. These practices can be guided during video or phone calls and repeated by the client between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust methods based on what helps most. That teamwork makes it easier to try different strategies and pick what fits best.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for longer sessions, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video, and live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for brief check-ins or on-the-go support. These options help make consistent care easier to fit into busy days and varied schedules.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does he commonly help with?
David works with anxiety, stress, depression, social anxiety, bipolar mood concerns, relationship stress, career questions, sleeping difficulties, and identity issues including gender dysphoria and sexuality.
What is his therapy style like?
He offers a client-centered and collaborative style that mixes practical tools with reflective conversation. Sessions often include skill practice, goal-setting, and reviewing what worked between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical experience working with people facing mood disorders, trauma, chronic illness, and identity questions.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost and how do payments work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What this therapist works with

Most often

Experience
8 years
Licensed
Pennsylvania, California
Languages
English

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