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David Tyler

David Tyler

LPC · Tennessee

Calm, practical counseling for everyday challenges

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  • Strength-focused
  • Practical tools
  • Calm conversational style

About David

David Tyler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 10 years of experience. He practices in Tennessee and aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and career concerns. He creates a calm space where clients can speak openly and be heard without judgment.

He focuses on helping people notice and use their existing strengths to face challenges. Sessions emphasize practical steps and clearer thinking, not long lectures or confusing jargon. He combines straightforward conversation with strategies that can be used between meetings.

People who work with him can expect a relaxed, curious style. He describes himself as compassionate and optimistic while staying grounded. That approach helps clients feel seen and encouraged to try new ways of coping.

David draws on a range of methods to fit each person's situation. He often uses client-centered listening, cognitive techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts, and mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity. He tailors what he does to match a person’s goals and pace.

He also works with issues linked to loss, addiction, attachment, and life transitions. Adoption and foster care are listed among his additional focus areas. He aims to support people through difficult changes and to build clearer communication, healthier habits, and stronger self-confidence.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the client says so they feel understood. It helps people clarify goals, build confidence, and try new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses short exercises to change patterns that cause distress. It can help with anxiety, depression, and stress by giving concrete tools to practice between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support calmer responses to difficult feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. That collaboration means plans can change over time, and techniques are mixed to match what helps most in real life.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful for fitting therapy into busy schedules, shortening commute time, or checking in during breaks. Online sessions can make it easier to continue work when life gets hectic, and techniques from CBT or mindfulness can be practiced between meetings to support progress.

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

Credentials

Tennessee, Missouri

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?

He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, career and motivation, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, and compassion fatigue. Adoption and foster care related concerns are also listed among his focus areas.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is relaxed and curious with a focus on listening. He aims to help people notice their strengths and use practical steps to address problems rather than relying on jargon.

What background does he bring to sessions?

He has over 10 years of professional counseling experience working with a variety of issues. He emphasizes compassion and optimism while keeping conversations grounded and goal oriented.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential abbreviated as LPC and practices in Tennessee. The biography also notes licensure in Missouri.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted according to the profile.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are online, phone, or in person.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I get started if I want to work together?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

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