David Hayden
Compassionate counselor focused on practical change
LPC Colorado
- Experience
- 18 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Anger
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About David
David Hayden is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Colorado who helps people work through stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. He offers straightforward support for addictions, anger, self-esteem, and motivation.
Background and approach
David aims to make the first steps feel manageable and affirms the courage it takes to seek help. He combines practical conversation with focused techniques to meet each person where they are.
Sessions are shaped around the person's goals, with clear steps to try between meetings. David uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and build values-driven action.
When relationship patterns matter, he draws on principles from the Gottman Method to help people understand interaction cycles and improve communication. That work is adapted to the needs of the individual rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
The emphasis is on simple skills that can be practiced in daily life. David brings 18 years of counseling experience to his practice in Colorado.
He describes his style as respectful, sensitive, and compassionate, and tailors each plan to the person in front of him. He also supports concerns related to parenting, career transitions, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes.
People may find his approach helpful when they want a mix of talk, skill-building, and real-world homework. He supports exploration of identity and stressors related to LGBT issues, as well as a range of additional focuses such as adoption and foster care, first responder issues, and end-of-life counseling.
Therapeutic approaches and online options
David works with methods from the Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Gottman-informed work focuses on understanding interaction patterns and improving communication, which can help people reduce conflict and build better day-to-day habits around listening and repair. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes. CBT emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and homework to reduce symptoms and increase coping skills.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which combination of techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful for in-depth conversation and visual cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or during a quick break, and chat or messaging can support shorter check-ins or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and can help therapy fit into busy routines.
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Experience
18+ years
Licensed in
Colorado
Languages
English