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Experienced counselor for relationship struggles

David Swihart, LPC

36 years in practice · based in Arizona · sessions in English · online only

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About David

David Swihart is a licensed professional counselor in Arizona with 36 years of experience. He focuses on relationship concerns and helps people work through stress, anxiety, anger, and depression. He also addresses issues connected to family strain, infidelity, and challenges faced by veterans and first responders.

He aims to make sessions straightforward and calm. He offers a space where people can say what they feel without judgment. The work often begins with listening and then setting simple, practical goals together.

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Background and approach

His experience includes helping people recover after natural or human-caused disasters and supporting men facing midlife questions. He brings long-term clinical experience to situations that can feel confusing or overwhelming. He pays attention to what each person says and what they need right now.

In sessions he focuses on problem-solving and improving daily routines and relationships. Conversations may cover communication habits, coping strategies for stress, and ways to manage mood and anger. Progress is tracked in concrete steps that are easy to follow.

People meet with him to untangle immediate problems and to build tools for the future. He encourages steady, practical change rather than quick fixes. If someone wants steady guidance from an experienced counselor, he offers measured, respectful support.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

David uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One approach emphasizes listening, identifying unhelpful patterns, and teaching clearer communication skills to improve relationships and reduce conflict. Another approach focuses on stress and mood management by building daily routines, coping skills, and short exercises that lower anxiety and help stabilize mood.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to figure out which techniques fit their needs and goals. Sessions start with a clear plan and are adjusted based on how well the methods help in everyday life.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people have full conversations and see facial cues. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief updates, ongoing support between sessions, or times when messaging fits a busy schedule. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or other daily routines.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He helps with relationship problems, stress, anxiety, anger, and depression, plus family and infidelity issues and challenges tied to military or first responder experiences.

What is his approach to therapy?

He listens first and then works on clear, practical steps. Sessions focus on improving communication, coping skills, and daily routines.

How much clinical experience is there?

He brings 36 years of professional counseling experience to his work, drawing on long-term practice with relationship and crisis-related concerns.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Arizona.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients schedule sessions?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does the cost and scheduling work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to start, choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.

What this counselor works with

Most often

  • Relationship issues
Experience
36 years
Licensed
Arizona
Languages
English