Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

David Adames

Therapist profile

David Adames

Colorado

Practical, values-focused therapy for real life

Continue with David

Review online therapy options and next steps on BetterHelp.

  • Men's wellbeing focus
  • Bilingual English Spanish
  • 18 years experience

About David

David Adames is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 18 years of experience. He focuses on practical ways to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life changes. He works in English and Spanish and centers sessions on each person's strengths and goals.

He believes people know their own stories and brings a respectful, collaborative attitude to therapy. Sessions are paced to match what a person needs, whether that means short-term skill building or deeper reflection over time. He helps clients notice patterns, try new strategies, and stay motivated through setbacks.

David uses a mix of approaches to meet different needs. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take workable steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and build alternative habits. Client-centered methods keep the focus on the person’s experience and priorities.

He also brings elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and existential thinking when issues involve strong emotions, meaning, or identity. Typical concerns include relationships, parenting and fatherhood issues, grief, addiction, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and career stress. Additional focuses include abandonment, codependency, and family of origin problems.

People who choose him can expect a steady, nonjudgmental partner in goal setting. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Approach-driven online work that fits daily life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, meaningful steps toward those values while accepting difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve functioning. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience, using empathy and listening to guide what happens in sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, save travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue consistent care when life is unpredictable. A conversation at the start will clarify how therapy can be organized to match everyday routines and goals.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAvoidant personalityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

18+ years

Credentials

Colorado

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, and related concerns such as addictions, grief, parenting, ADHD, and relationship problems.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a collaborative, strengths-based approach that keeps the person's goals central. Sessions are practical and can include skills practice and values work.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 18 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns in Colorado.

What credentials and region apply?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - practicing in Colorado.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Are international clients accepted?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions billed and what does it cost?

Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

David AdamesContinue with David