David is the best!
David Smith, LMHC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
David is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with David. View 19 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Iowa
Recent reviews
David speaks with a level of informed kindness that helps provide a focus to the constantly shifting realities we face in life. I'm thankful for my sessions with him.
More about David
- 25 years' experience
- Male
- LMHC
Hello and thank you for considering me as your therapist - I am licensed as an LMHC in Iowa and have 25 years of professional work experience. My approach is one in which I recognize the significance (and courage) of your decision to consider counseling and together, we will seek out solutions that build upon your strengths. I would describe myself as accessible, empathetic, pragmatic, and action-oriented. Therapy by design will challenge anyone to step outside their comfort zone and attempt to reshape their life. Typically, we all seek out similar things in life...joy, peace, connectivity, etc...but often, we feel stuck in reaching our life goals. It is my role to assist you with assessing the issues that are preventing you from living your best life and further assisting you with seeking out alternative ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving in order to bring about that change into your life. In professional terms, I would describe myself as "eclectic" in my therapy approach but I tend to emphasize solution-focused, cognitive/behavioral, motivational, and family systems brands of therapy in approaching my work with others. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, & depression. I am equally comfortable working with individuals and couples. It is my belief that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. Finally, therapy is a two-way street as I believe it is advisable to do a "check in" with clients as to how I am doing in the work we are engaged in and receive feedback. The process of therapy is a joint effort and it is vital that you as a client (or couple) not only feel heard but that therapy is progressing and assisting you in making change in your life. Thank you.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Anger management
Depression
Coping with life changes
Aging and geriatric issues
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Licenses
David Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508370198.
- LMHC · Iowa · 00254 · Expires September 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.
Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.
Reviews for David Smith
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
David is the best!
David speaks with a level of informed kindness that helps provide a focus to the constantly shifting realities we face in life. I'm thankful for my sessions with him.
David the best - insightful, kind, intelligent. I highly recommend him.
David has been great for me from the very start. I enjoy our conversations. Does a very good job listening, giving me great feedback and challenges some of my thoughts. I am grateful that I have him for a therapist!
David is kind, courteous, authentic and honest...all the things one would want in a therapist. I highly recommend everyone take a chance in therapy, if anything, to have the chance at a path forward in life when those can be so difficult to see. Therapists like David suggest that there are some who are walking or have walked similar paths that are willing to walk alongside and listen.
David has been the best therapist I have seen. He actively listens and provides practical advice and suggestions as to what is going on. His sessions feel very personalized and tailored to my situations. He is very versatile, professional, and has a strong educational background. I would highly recommend David to any friend or family, female or male, he is great.
Dave is kind, considerate, patient and perceptive. I am very glad to know him.
Dave is attentive and a great listener. Would highly recommend!
Dave is very thoughtful and practical. His experience, advice, feedback and suggested readings have benefited me in many ways. Highly recommend.
David is a thoughtful and experienced therapist with lots of compassion and straightforward ideas to tackle any issue!
David is professional and has a way of making you feel comfortable and at ease during our sessions. He’s been extremely helpful so far in helping me to navigate my emotions. I highly recommend him!
I am extremely impressed with Dave and greatly appreciate our conversations. He has been very helpful as I work through the grieving process following the loss of my beautiful wife to cancer. Thank You Dave!
Dave listens and provides suggestions to the problems I had. He also responds timely to the messages I’ve sent and provide resources that I can use to improve myself
David is awesome!!! Hands down I would recommend him to any friend or family member. Always look forward to our sessions! Thanks David for everything.
David is truly a wonderful theirapist
I have had a great experience. And highly recommend Mr. Smith.
Very empathetic man with a good heart. There to listen and offer some guidance the best he can.
David is a caring and helpful therapist. He listens and also give good practical suggestions to move forward. He is responsive.
Dave is understanding, listening and proactive. He helped me and is still helping me a-lot in my healing journey. He is the person if you’re looking for some proactively helping.
Frequently asked questions
Does David Smith offer telehealth visits?
Yes. David Smith works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does David Smith speak?
David Smith speaks English.
How many years of experience does David Smith have?
David Smith has 25 years of experience.
Where is David Smith licensed to practice?
David Smith is licensed to practice in Iowa.
Does David Smith accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, David Smith accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
How can I communicate with David Smith?
David Smith can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with David Smith?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.