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Mindfulness-informed
Goal oriented
Collaborative style
About David
David Yadush greets people who are facing big changes, intense stress, or questions about identity. He helps people who are worried about mood, anxiety, sleep, or relationship strain. David focuses on straightforward support so clients can feel more steady day to day.
He uses a mix of mindful awareness, client-centered work, and cognitive behavioral ideas to shape each session. That means conversations are guided by what matters most to the client, along with practical steps to test new habits and thoughts. Sessions aim to make small changes that add up to better coping and clearer goals.
David has eight years of experience as a licensed clinician in California and holds LPCC and LPC credentials. He provides care that is explicitly LGBTQ+ affirming and pays attention to issues such as gender dysphoria, sexuality, and social anxiety. He also helps people who face chronic pain, illness, or ongoing mood concerns.
In sessions he balances listening with gentle challenge, helping people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. He supports work on self-esteem, career questions, grief, and compassion fatigue. He also incorporates motivational interviewing when people want help finding purpose or making changes.
People who choose David can expect a collaborative style that centers their values and goals. He encourages practical tools alongside reflection, so clients leave with both insight and steps they can use in daily life.
How Mindful and Practical Therapy Works Online
David blends Mindfulness Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that are straightforward and usable. Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice stressful thoughts and bodily reactions without getting swept away, which can ease anxiety and improve sleep. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and priorities, so conversations follow what the client needs and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and behavior, offering practical experiments to test new ways of responding to worry or low mood.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. David collaborates with clients to identify what feels most useful, then adjusts techniques as progress is made. This means sessions can shift between listening, skill practice, and goal planning depending on each person's needs.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try different tools between sessions and bring what they learn directly into daily routines.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does David work with?
He supports people facing anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, relationship strain, sleep problems, and career stress. He also helps with sexuality, gender dysphoria, chronic pain and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His approach combines mindfulness, client-centered listening, and practical cognitive techniques. Sessions pair empathic listening with steps to try new thoughts and behaviors.
What is his professional background?
He has eight years of clinical experience working with mood disorders and identity-related concerns. His practice emphasizes LGBTQ+ affirming care and long-term coping skills.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed in California with LPCC and LPC credentials. His professional practice is located in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.
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