- Client-centered approach
- Focus on coping skills
- Works with addiction
About David
Dr. David Posipanka is a licensed professional counselor with 30 years of experience. He focuses on practical ways to reduce stress, manage anxiety, and address addiction and depression. He aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can speak honestly about what is hard for them.
He uses a conversational, client-centered stance to help people name their goals. That means sessions begin with listening and then move toward strategies that fit each person’s life. He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
Mindfulness techniques are offered to support emotional regulation and reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing is used when someone is unsure about making changes, especially around substance use and other addictive behaviors. Existential ideas help people find meaning during big life shifts and loss.
Dr. Posipanka has worked with issues related to parenting, fatherhood, abandonment, attachment, chronic illness and aging. He also has experience addressing first responder concerns, impulsivity, guilt, shame, codependency, and the effects of divorce or separation. He includes coping with natural or human-caused disaster among his focus areas.
People who choose him can expect straightforward discussion, practical tools, and support for taking small steps toward change. To begin, visitors can use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange a first session according to the therapist’s schedule.
How core approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy begins by listening closely to what matters most to the person. Online sessions with this approach focus on understanding goals and shaping conversations to fit daily life. Cognitive behavioral therapy breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete steps to shift them; online work can include homework, thought records, and skill practice between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and make decisions with each person based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative discussion helps pick methods that feel practical and acceptable for the individual.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available formats before booking. In general, online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people use tools like emailed worksheets or guided mindfulness practices between sessions to keep progress moving.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions. He also supports those facing parenting challenges, life changes, and issues like guilt or impulsivity.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The style is conversational and client-centered, with emphasis on listening first. Sessions also use CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and existential ideas as appropriate.
What is his professional background?
He has 30 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including addiction, chronic illness, and first responder issues.
Where is the therapist located and licensed?
He is licensed as an LPC in Pennsylvania and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist’s availability.