David M Poles, LMHC

David M Poles is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 24 years of experience. He focuses on helping people improve relationships, manage mood concerns, and cope with life changes in everyday terms. He practices in Massachusetts and speaks English.

David uses clear, direct conversation to help people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, or stress. He pays attention to how attachment and past relationships shape current reactions. Sessions often include checking behavior patterns, learning new ways to respond, and practicing small changes between meetings.

His approach is practical and person-focused. He listens for what matters most to each person and adjusts the work to fit their goals. People who respond well tend to be open to candid feedback and ready to try new ways of handling problems.

David draws on Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to build understanding of relationship patterns. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors when that fits the situation. This mix aims to help people feel more able to handle daily stressors and repair important connections.

He also works with concerns such as anger, self-esteem, sleep trouble, parenting strain, ADHD, bipolar and other mood disorders, and issues around fatherhood and finances. Before booking, confirm the current session options and scheduling details through the platform provided.

How these approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape reactions today. Online sessions can be used to map those patterns and practice new ways of connecting in daily life. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where a person leads the conversation and the therapist reflects and supports growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and adds practical exercises to test new patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to identify goals, try different strategies, and adjust methods based on what helps most. That process is conversational and ongoing rather than fixed at the first session.

Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills in the contexts where they live and work, and it can support steady progress when scheduling is a challenge.