“It is in allowing myself to be known by others that I am able to know myself.” (An Ubuntu principle.)
PROFESSIONAL THERAPY SERVICES IN AUSTIN, TX
Therapy with David: Your Partner for Growth and Healing in Austin
I'd like to welcome you to a space where you can find genuine support and practical tools for navigating life’s challenges right here in Austin, TX. My practice, Therapy with David, is built on the belief that everyone holds the capacity for growth and healing, and I see my role as your partner in unlocking that potential. I provide tailored counseling services aimed at addressing the unique pressures and emotional obstacles you face.
I specialize in helping individuals through common struggles. People seek therapy for a diverse range of reasons, and my services are designed to meet you where you are, no matter the complexity of your situation. Some of the common conditions and challenges I help clients navigate include: Anxiety and stress, such as managing chronic worry, panic attacks, social anxiety, and the overwhelming stress often associated with professional demands or the fast pace of life in Austin.
I also provide support during significant life transitions like career shifts, divorce, grief and loss, or adjusting to new parenting roles. I help with relationship issues by working on communication skills, managing conflict, setting healthy boundaries, and navigating issues with partners, family members, or friends. Additionally, I assist with depression and mood swings, helping clients manage feelings of hopelessness, persistent sadness, and low energy.
Finally, I work with clients on self-esteem and identity, assisting individuals who struggle with self-criticism, low confidence, or those seeking clarity about their personal identity and life purpose. My goal is to provide a dedicated hour each week where you can slow down, gain clarity, and develop sustainable coping strategies
Whether you're new to therapy or looking for a different style of support, I am committed to making this a meaningful and productive journey for you. I invite you to reach out to me to discuss how my counseling services can help you move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. Contact me to ask about therapy, men's counseling, and more.
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My Approach
My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and deeply relational. I don’t sit behind a clipboard nodding—I show up fully, with curiosity, compassion, and honesty. I believe love, wholeness, and authentic connection are already inside you. Sometimes, developmental and relational wounds create protective barriers that disconnect us from these truths. Therapy isn’t about fixing you, but about gently uncovering the life that is already seeking expression.
Together, we work with both cognitive insight and somatic awareness, noticing how the mind and body have adapted in protective ways. From this place of awareness, you can reclaim lost parts of your authentic self. Healing happens in relationship—when we feel seen, heard, and accepted. In our work, we’ll not only explore what feels painful, but also what’s possible.
I draw from relational-cultural theory, somatic awareness, and authentic presence.
Whether we’re working through shame, unpacking past trauma, navigating identity questions, or reimagining your future, my intention is to walk alongside you with warmth, compassion, and deep curiosity. This is a journey of reconnection—not just with others, but with your true self.
About David
As a child, I carried both longing and pain. I longed to belong, to feel safe, and to be fully accepted for who I was. At the same time, I endured experiences—sexual abuse, conversion therapy, and religious trauma—that taught me to hide, to perform, and to please others in order to survive. What I desired most—love and connection—often felt out of reach.
Achievement became my armor. Success, recognition, and productivity helped me mask the shame and doubt that lingered beneath the surface. Yet even in the midst of accomplishment, I often felt like an outsider, searching for a deeper sense of meaning and home within myself.
It wasn’t until mentors, teachers, and my own therapists modeled authentic presence that I began to reconnect with my voice, my worth, and my inner strength. Their compassion and courage showed me what it means to be attuned, grounded, and fully human in relationship. Slowly, I started to trust that healing was possible—not by denying the past, but by facing it with honesty and care.
My professional path has woven together many threads—counseling, teaching, mentoring, writing, and research. Through each role, I’ve come back again and again to the same truth: healing happens in relationship. Whether in a classroom, a therapy session, or a conversation, it is authentic connection that transforms pain into resilience and isolation into belonging.
Today, my work is deeply shaped by my ongoing commitment to my own healing. I draw on approaches like Interpersonal Neurobiology, somatic practices, and attachment-based therapies, but just as importantly, I bring the lived experience of moving through shame, survival strategies, and complex relational wounds. My story reminds me daily that we do not heal alone—we heal in safe, supportive connection with others.
My journey has taught me that healing is less about fixing what is broken and more about remembering what has always been whole. It is about reclaiming our aliveness, our freedom, and our capacity for love. This is the heart of my work: to walk alongside others as they rediscover their own strength, dignity, and authentic self.
Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy with David
What is your overall approach to counseling services in Austin, TX?
My approach is collaborative and rooted in building a strong, trusting relationship with you. I focus on creating a warm, non-judgmental environment where you feel truly heard and respected. I integrate various evidence-based techniques—drawing from cognitive, emotional, and relational frameworks—to suit your specific needs and goals.
What specific struggles do you help your clients navigate?
I help my clients navigate a diverse range of common struggles and conditions. These include managing Anxiety and Stress (like chronic worry or panic attacks), providing support during major Life Transitions (like divorce or career shifts), and addressing Relationship Issues (such as managing conflict and setting boundaries). I also assist with Depression and Mood Swings and challenges related to Self-Esteem and Identity.
Is your therapy process one-size-fits-all?
No, I strongly emphasize that effective therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process. I tailor my counseling services and techniques to suit your specific needs and goals.
What is the primary goal of counseling with you?
My primary goal is to provide a dedicated time where you can slow down, gain clarity, and develop sustainable coping strategies. I aim to help you move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Who is this therapy best suited for?
This work is designed for men dealing with shame, trauma, infidelity, sexually compulsive behaviors, and questions around masculinity, sexuality, and spirituality.
What makes this approach different from traditional therapy?
The focus is on relationship, mutuality, and depth, not quick fixes. Therapy unfolds through real connection rather than detached observation.
Do you offer individual counseling only?
Yes. The work is intentionally focused on individual men’s therapeutic processes to allow for depth, safety, and trust.
How do I get started?
Reach out through the contact form to schedule an initial conversation and see if this therapeutic relationship feels like the right fit.
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Reach out today!
If you have any questions or are ready to book an appointment, reach out and connect with me today.
Services
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SPECIALIZED MEN'S MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING IN AUSTIN, TX
You've carried the weight long enough. The shame that whispers you're not enough. The trauma that rewired how you show up in relationships. The patterns you've tried to white-knuckle through, only to keep returning to. Men's mental health counseling isn't about willpower or toughing it out, it's about finally being seen in the full complexity of who you are, wounds and all.
At Therapy with David, we create space for men to stop performing and start healing. Whether you're wrestling with infidelity, sexually compulsive behavior, or the deep intersections of sexuality, spirituality, and masculinity, you'll find a relationship-based approach that honors your story without judgment. This isn't clipboard therapy. It's two human beings sitting in the truth together.
WHAT MAKES OUR APPROACH DIFFERENT
Traditional counseling services often miss what men actually need: authenticity and mutuality. David brings PhD-level education in counseling and supervision, but more importantly, he brings his lived experience of moving through religious trauma, conversion therapy, and sexual abuse. He knows what it means to rebuild from the ground up.
Drawing from relational cultural therapy and relational psychodynamic therapy, sessions focus on how your earliest relationships shaped the protective strategies you still use today. You'll explore not just the cognitive patterns but also the somatic ways your body has been holding on to survival responses that no longer serve you.
With an international and multicultural perspective shaped by his South African roots, David understands how culture, identity, and context influence masculine expression. This global lens means your whole identity, not just the parts society deems acceptable, gets honored in the room.
HOW HEALING ACTUALLY HAPPENS
Therapy with David in Austin, TX, operates from one core belief: healing happens in relationship. Not through advice, techniques, or fixing. Through being genuinely known by another person who shows up with compassion, honesty, and deep curiosity.
You'll notice David's presence immediately; he doesn't hide behind clinical distance. He brings vulnerability and realness to every session, modeling the authentic connection many men have never experienced. This mutuality creates a sense of safety, allowing you to lower your armor and explore what's actually true.
Together, you'll work with both insight and body awareness. Your nervous system holds memory that talk therapy alone can't reach. By attending to somatic signals like tension, numbness, and activation, you learn to befriend your body's wisdom rather than override it.
This isn't about erasing your past. It's about integrating what happened so it no longer controls your present. You'll discover that the very adaptations that helped you survive can be honored, understood, and gently released when they no longer fit.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP TOWARD RECONNECTION
You don't have to figure this out alone. Whether you're just beginning to name what you've carried or you've been in therapy before and need something deeper, Therapy with David offers a path back to yourself. Reach out today to schedule a consultation. Let's explore what's possible when you finally have a relationship where you don't have to perform, manage, or hide. Your authentic self has been waiting.
Why Choose Therapy with David?
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Relational Approach
With a background that spans multiple continents, David offers a unique, global , and relational approach to therapy and coaching.
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All ABout You
Every session is customized to your individual needs, whether you’re seeking healing, guidance, or professional insights.
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Experience
Clients from all over the world trust David’s expertise and transformative approach.
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Testimonials
"Dr. David has been a guiding light in my life. His approach is gentle but transformative, and I have never felt more understood and empowered."
A.K - TEXAS
"Working with David has been a life-changing experience. His counseling has allowed me to embrace a brighter future."
a.b - aUSTRALIA
"I can’t recommend David’s coaching enough. His insights have helped me succeed in both my personal and professional life."
