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David Tyler

David Tyler, LPC

Tennessee

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Stress

  • Client-centered approach
  • Cognitive behavioral work
  • Mindfulness practices

About David

David Tyler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Tennessee and Missouri with 10 years of counseling experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and career concerns, and he lists anger and coping with life changes among his areas of practice. He works with people who want clearer thinking and steadier reactions in daily life.

He starts by helping clients spot their existing strengths and practical resources. Sessions look at how current patterns form and what gets in the way of change. He uses straightforward conversation rather than jargon, and he helps people name thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going.

David blends several common approaches to tailor how he works with each person. He draws on client-centered ideas to keep sessions grounded in the client’s experience. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and shift behaviors. Narrative and existential elements come in when people want to make sense of values, meaning, and choices.

He also uses mindfulness strategies for managing stress and strong emotions. These practices are taught in simple steps to help with day-to-day moments of anger, worry, or low mood. He encourages short, practical exercises between sessions to build new habits.

People who choose him can expect a relaxed conversational style that focuses on realistic change. He asks questions, listens, and helps set small, achievable goals. He guides planning for specific situations where anger or anxiety tends to show up.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

David commonly uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy in online work. Client-centered work means the conversation stays focused on the client’s views and experiences, and the therapist follows what matters most to the person. Cognitive behavioral work involves spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anger, anxiety, or depression.

He also draws on existential and narrative ideas when people want to clarify values or the stories they tell about themselves. These approaches help people consider choices, responsibility, and meaning when anger or resentment shows up. Together these methods support practical steps and clearer perspective rather than quick fixes.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit the client’s goals and preferences, making adjustments as sessions progress. Clients can expect to practice short exercises between sessions and to set small, achievable goals for situations that trigger anger.

The original biography does not list confirmed session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. Different formats can suit quieter surroundings, lower bandwidth needs, or shorter workplace breaks depending on what the client prefers.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualityWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Tennessee, Missouri

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address related to anger?

He lists anger alongside stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, addictions, and grief. He works with anger as part of broader emotional and relationship challenges.

How would he describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a relaxed, conversational style that focuses on strengths and practical steps. Sessions emphasize clear thinking, naming patterns, and small behavior changes.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 10 years of professional counseling experience working with a range of concerns including stress, self-esteem, trauma, and addiction.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Tennessee and Missouri and practices from Tennessee.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.

What session formats does he provide?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

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