Therapist profile
David Ramsey, LPC
Pennsylvania
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Pennsylvania / PC002855
- NPI1669593943
- Experience30 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationPennsylvania
About
- CBT informed
- Client-centered work
- Motivational interviewing
About David
David Ramsey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 30 years of experience. He has worked with adolescents and adults on anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, career issues, and related problems such as anger and grief. He speaks English and practices from a counseling perspective shaped by psychology and education.
He approaches counseling as a practical collaboration. He listens, asks targeted questions, and helps people name patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions focus on realistic steps rather than abstract goals. The emphasis is on what can change now and what progress looks like in daily life.
His clinical background combines cognitive-behavioral ideas with client-centered and psychodynamic perspectives. That blend helps him address thinking habits, emotional reactions, and longer-standing relationship patterns. He also uses motivational interviewing to help people find the reasons they want change and keep momentum.
David draws on experience across family, school, and workplace settings to see how pressures in one area affect another. He often helps clients untangle communication problems, control issues, and fatherhood or parenting stress. He also works with people dealing with ADHD, mood disorders, and the aftermath of trauma and abuse.
People who come to him typically want straightforward feedback and practical strategies. He helps set clear goals, track progress, and adjust approaches as needed. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule the first session using the site options.
How sessions work
How his approaches inform online sessions
David commonly integrates client-centered work, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing in online sessions. Client-centered work means the therapist listens closely and follows what the client brings, focusing on the person's experience and goals. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can be useful for anger, anxiety, and mood issues. Motivational interviewing helps people clarify their reasons for change and build commitment to practical steps.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He discusses options with each person and adjusts methods based on goals, progress, and personal preference. That collaboration helps shape session activities and homework so they match what the client wants to achieve.
If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking. The practical benefits of remote work include fitting appointments around work or family schedules, shorter check-ins when time is tight, and not needing to travel to a clinic. Expect a focus on actionable strategies, regular check-ins on progress, and negotiation of homework or practice between meetings to keep momentum.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, anger, grief, and related issues like ADHD and mood disorders.
What is his counseling style?
He uses a collaborative, practical style that focuses on listening, asking useful questions, and developing concrete steps clients can use between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of professional experience working with adolescents and adults across school, family, and workplace contexts.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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