David Yadush

David Yadush is a licensed professional counselor in California with eight years of clinical experience. He works with adults who feel stuck after a life change, people questioning identity, and those coping with mood concerns such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar symptoms. He also helps with career uncertainty, relationship stress, sleep problems, and questions about life purpose.

David uses straightforward, evidence-based methods in session. He draws on client-centered work to listen closely and follow what matters most to each person. He uses cognitive behavioral tools to identify thinking patterns that get in the way, and mindfulness practices to stabilize difficult emotions.

Sessions often focus on concrete steps. That can mean building routines for better sleep, shaping goals around work or purpose, or practicing social skills for anxiety. He also addresses identity-related concerns including gender dysphoria and sexuality, and supports people managing chronic pain or illness as part of daily life.

He integrates motivational interviewing to help people clarify what they want and psychodynamic ideas to notice recurring patterns that affect current choices. The mix depends on the person's needs and what helps them move forward in small, practical ways.

David practices affirming care for LGBTQ people and frames therapy as collaborative problem-solving rather than a lecture. To begin, clients complete a brief questionnaire and schedule a first appointment to see how the work might fit their goals.

Approaches and what online sessions involve

David often uses client-centered work to listen and follow what matters most to the person. This approach focuses on the client's priorities and helps clarify what to address first, which is useful when someone is unsure what comes next.

He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is practical and action-oriented, and it can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and career-related doubts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. David treats approach selection as a collaborative process and will discuss different methods based on a client's goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. That discussion shapes a plan rather than imposing a single method.

Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, cut travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also reduce the bandwidth needed by choosing audio over video for simpler conversations. Discuss format preferences during the first appointment to set a practical plan that fits daily life.