- Warm and direct
- Goal focused
- Practical strategies
About David
David Ramstad is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 22 years of experience helping people navigate difficult moments. He brings a warm, compassionate presence combined with direct, straightforward guidance. He honors the effort it takes to ask for help and aims to make sessions a place where people feel heard and taken seriously.
In sessions he focuses on listening first, then working together to identify practical steps. He often helps people reframe problems and try new ways of approaching them. Conversations balance empathy with clear feedback so progress feels real and usable in daily life.
His background blends several therapeutic approaches, and he keeps the work practical rather than theoretical. He also draws on personal life experience to stay grounded and relatable in the room. That perspective is used to find solutions that fit each person’s everyday routine.
David has supported people facing trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship strain, grief, and major life changes. He also works with concerns such as parenting stress, career shifts, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Money and financial issues are among the areas he lists as a specialty and may come up alongside related stresses.
Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented. He aims to meet people where they are, offering both support and challenge. If someone wants straightforward, empathic guidance that connects to real life, he may be a good fit.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s perspective so they feel seen and accepted; it helps with anxiety, stress, and relationship issues by creating space to talk through what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with concrete exercises and practical experiments; it is often used for depression, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships through skills practice in emotion regulation and distress tolerance.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and will suggest methods that fit those needs. That conversation is collaborative and may combine elements from different approaches to suit the situation.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel by reducing commute time and allowing more flexible scheduling. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not possible and reduce the need to be on camera if someone prefers audio. Many licensed professionals find these practical options help people sustain regular work on their goals.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting stress, and ADHD among other concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
His approach is warm and compassionate yet direct. Sessions emphasize listening, practical steps, and clear feedback to help people apply insights to daily life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 22 years of experience as a practicing therapist, working with a wide range of life challenges and emotional concerns.
What credentials and region should I know about?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, CO LMFT, and practices from Colorado.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is available to work with international clients as noted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.