- Attachment based work
- Client centered therapy
- Cognitive behavioral techniques
About David
David M Poles is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) with 24 years of experience based in Massachusetts. He works with adults on issues like relationship conflict, anger, addiction, anxiety, grief, and mood disorders. He also addresses parenting strain, career stress, and challenges tied to trauma and attachment.
Poles focuses on helping people communicate more effectively in close relationships. He offers straightforward feedback and encourages learning as part of change. Sessions often include talking through patterns that fuel anger, impulsivity, or resentment and finding practical steps to respond differently.
He uses approaches drawn from attachment-based work, client-centered methods, and cognitive behavioral techniques. That mix aims to clarify how past relationships shape current reactions and to build new skills for thinking and behavior. He helps people connect what they feel with what they do in everyday moments.
Poles often supports those coping with life transitions such as separation, career shifts, and loss. He also addresses specific concerns like sleep disruption, compassion fatigue, financial stress, and issues tied to fatherhood or veteran experiences. The focus is on making small, concrete changes that reduce friction in relationships.
People who do well with his style tend to be ready to learn and open to honest, respectful feedback. To begin, the usual next step is to follow the site's process to match and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships influence current reactions. In practice this means talking through how patterns from the past show up in anger or in difficulty trusting others. Client-centered methods focus on listening and reflecting so the person can name their own goals and feel heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down situations, thoughts, and reactions and then practices new ways of thinking and responding to reduce unhelpful behaviors.Picking the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss options and help decide which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as sessions progress.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy week, make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins, or avoid travel time. They also let people practice new communication or coping skills in the contexts where they live and work, which can make changes more practical and immediate.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with relationship problems, anger, addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, sleep issues, and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He combines attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral methods to identify patterns and practice new responses.
How much experience does he have?
He has 24 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational issues.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) with practice in Massachusetts.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.