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David Ordan

David Ordan

Therapist · Wisconsin

Practical counseling for relationships and careers

  • Solution-focused help
  • Couples and men
  • Strengths-based work

About David

David Ordan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Wisconsin who focuses on couples counseling and helping men with career or dating concerns. He emphasizes practical steps that move people toward goals they care about. Sessions center on finding strengths and using them in everyday life.

He trained at Mount Mary University in Milwaukee and has five years of counseling experience. David uses a solution-focused approach that highlights what is already working for each person. He begins by looking at important relationships and how they shaped current patterns.

After identifying strengths, he helps people practice concrete changes. That work can include clearer communication, setting career goals, or managing painful memories so they interfere less with daily life. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented.

David has worked with singles and couples and supports people of different faiths, gender identities, and sexual orientations. He often helps with relationship struggles, career transitions, grief, and issues around intimacy and parenting.

People who choose him can expect a collaborative, down-to-earth style. He listens for what matters most, then helps build small, repeatable steps toward those aims. The focus is on usable tools rather than long theory.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful when career goals, grief, or feelings of emptiness make everyday choices harder. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so clients feel understood and can find their own solutions. This approach supports work on self-esteem, life purpose, and relationship concerns. The Gottman Method emphasizes clear communication patterns and practical skills for couples who want to improve connection and reduce conflict. Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work with clients to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That decision is collaborative and may change as work progresses. Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand them. It also lets people work on relationship communication and career planning from wherever they are, while still using the same active, strengths-based exercises they would do in person.

Areas of focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesGriefIntimacy-related issuesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Blended family issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesSelf-loveSexualityWorkplace issues

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

David focuses on relationship issues, family and parenting topics, career and dating concerns, grief, intimacy questions, and struggles with self-esteem and life purpose.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a solution-focused, practical approach that highlights existing strengths and builds small steps toward client goals.

What is his background and experience?

He holds a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling from Mount Mary University and has five years of counseling experience.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure listed in Wisconsin and New Jersey, and his practice is located in Wisconsin.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and what formats are available?

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered at the time of scheduling.

How does billing and cost work for sessions?

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

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