David Ramstad, LMFT

David Ramstad is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 22 years of experience helping people through difficult times. He approaches therapy with warmth and straightforwardness and values the courage it takes to reach out for help. David listens closely and aims to make sessions practical and useful for daily life.

He works in a collaborative way, asking about goals and tailoring sessions to fit what each person needs. Conversations can include looking at new perspectives, learning skills, or simply having a steady place to process emotions. David mixes several therapeutic styles to match the situation rather than using a single method for everyone.

David draws on both clinical frameworks and his own lived experience to keep work grounded and relevant. That means sessions often focus on concrete steps and ideas clients can try between meetings. He balances support with honest feedback so people can move forward at a pace that fits them.

He has supported people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship strain, grief, and major life transitions. He also helps with struggles such as parenting stress, workplace pressure, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with change.

David practices in Colorado and conducts therapy in English. He accepted international clients and offers a mix of session formats to suit different needs and schedules.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy is also part of his practice, which means sessions focus on being listened to and respected while the client sets the pace and direction.

He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT - techniques when emotion regulation and coping skills are needed, offering clear tools for managing intense feelings and reducing impulsive behaviors. Together these approaches give a mix of skill-building, understanding, and emotional support that can be adapted to many problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with clients to identify goals and then selects which methods to use. That way therapy fits the person's needs, preferences, and life situation rather than following a fixed plan.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions are good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone calls work well when bandwidth or camera use is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and messaging can support ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different routines.