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David Ordan

Relationship-focused counselor for practical change

LPC Wisconsin

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Family, Parenting
Approaches
Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About David

David Ordan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Wisconsin with five years of practice. He focuses on relationship concerns and supports men navigating career and dating challenges.

Background and approach

He emphasizes helping people find practical ways forward when life feels stalled or painful. He begins by looking at key relationships and how they shaped current patterns.

Sessions aim to uncover strengths and put them to work in day-to-day life. That may mean focusing on communication, setting goals at work, or sorting through grief and loss.

David uses a client-centered stance that keeps the person’s goals in view. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and take small, meaningful steps.

Motivational Interviewing strategies are used when someone needs help finding internal motivation to change. Relationship work often includes tools from the Gottman Method and Imago Relationship Therapy to improve connection and reduce recurring conflict.

In couples-focused conversations he pays attention to behaviors and routines that erode closeness and coaches toward practical change. He also helps people dealing with blended family dynamics, fatherhood concerns, or separation and divorce.

Sessions are presented plainly and with an eye toward real-life application. People come away with specific strategies they can try between meetings.

David reports working with people across faiths, gender identities, and sexual orientations, and he frames therapy as a collaborative effort to build a better future.

How his approaches translate to online care

David blends several practical approaches to guide online work. The Gottman Method focuses on specific habits and communication patterns that affect relationship stability; it helps couples identify damaging cycles and practice new ways of connecting. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify what matters to them and take committed steps toward those values, which is useful for life transitions, career shifts, and coping with loss. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience and uses active listening to build trust and direction, helping people feel heard and understood.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. He will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then try strategies together and adjust as needed. That process helps make sessions tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful for deeper conversations that benefit from face-to-face interaction, while phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging offer shorter check-ins and flexible ways to process between appointments. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and maintain continuity when life gets in the way.

Frequently asked questions

What relationship issues does he address?
He helps with relationship conflict, intimacy problems, communication issues, blended family challenges, and separation or divorce concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a client-centered, straightforward style that emphasizes finding strengths and taking practical steps between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of experience working with singles and people looking for relationship or career guidance.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with licenses in Wisconsin and New Jersey and practices from Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How is cost structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyGottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Licensed in

Wisconsin, New Jersey

Languages

English