David Adames , LPC

David Adames is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with 18 years of professional experience. He has worked extensively with people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and the challenges that come with major life changes. He approaches each person as the expert of their own story and looks for strengths that can be used to move through difficult moments and build a more satisfying life.

Recognizing that taking the first step toward greater well-being takes real courage, he offers steady support and practical guidance throughout the therapeutic process. His background includes work with a broad range of concerns such as relationships, grief, parenting, addiction, and issues related to identity and family dynamics. David provides services in English and Spanish and draws on evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each individual’s goals and circumstances.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions, then choosing steps that align with personal values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and navigating life transitions by building psychological flexibility.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and developing practical strategies to change them. It is commonly used for stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with daily challenges.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own experience, offering empathy and support while helping individuals explore their goals and strengths. This approach is useful for improving self-understanding, building resilience, and addressing relationship and identity concerns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. David collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video or phone and options for live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into a busy life or to continue work from a distance. These formats help licensed professionals provide consistent support while accommodating different schedules and communication styles.