This isn’t about fixing you, it’s about finding your way back to yourself.
“It IS IN ALLOWING MYSELF TO BE KNOWN BY OTHERS THAT I AM ABLE TO KNOW MYSELF.” (AN UBUNTU PRINCIPLE.)
You've carried this weight long enough
The shame. The silence. The patterns that won’t let go. You’ve tried to push through it. Ignore it. Outgrow it.
But something in you knows this isn’t just stress or anxiety. It’s deeper than that.
This is a space where you don’t have to perform anymore. Where you don’t have to have it all together.
Where we slow things down… and begin to understand what you’ve been carrying.
This work is for you if…
You feel stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break.
You carry a quiet sense of not being enough. You struggle with shame, sexuality, or identity.
You feel disconnected from yourself, from others, from meaning. You’re successful on the outside… but something feels off inside.
You want more than surface-level coping - you want real change. You don’t need to have the right words. You just need to be willing to begin.
Therapy with david
My Approach
This isn’t clipboard therapy.
This is two human beings sitting in the truth together.
We won’t rush to fix you.
Because you are not broken.
Instead, we’ll begin to understand:
- how your patterns were formed
- what your nervous system has learned to protect
- how shame has shaped the way you see yourself
- what parts of you have gone into hiding
And slowly, together, we create space for something new to emerge.
Therapy that goes deeper.
My work integrates:
- Relational therapy, healing through authentic connection
- Somatic awareness, understanding the body, not just the mind
- Identity-focused work, exploring who you are beneath the roles and expectations
- Shame-informed therapy, working directly with the core wounds that keep you stuck
This isn’t about quick fixes.
It’s about lasting transformation, the kind that changes how you relate to yourself and others.
About David
I’m a therapist, counselor educator, and someone who deeply understands what it means to carry both visible and invisible weight.
I hold a PhD in Counseling and work with graduate students training to become therapists themselves. My work is grounded in both research and real human experience.
But more than anything, I show up as a human being in the room with you.
No performance.
No pretending.
Just honest, meaningful work.
You don’t have to keep carrying this alone.
There is a way forward.
Not through force.
Not through fixing.
But through understanding, connection, and honest work.
When you’re ready, I’m here.
PSYCHOTHERAPY
IN AUSTIN, TX
AND ONLINE
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?
Most of the people I work with aren’t “falling apart” on the outside.
They’re functioning. Showing up. Carrying responsibility.
But internally, something feels off.
I help clients navigate:
A persistent sense of not being enough, even when life looks “successful”
Shame that feels difficult to name but quietly shapes thoughts, choices, and relationships
Feeling disconnected, from themselves, from others, or from a sense of meaning
Patterns in relationships that repeat, even when they try to do things differently
Overthinking, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm that won’t seem to settle
Questions around identity, sexuality, and authenticity
A sense of being “stuck” without fully understanding why
Often, these struggles are not random.
They are rooted in experiences, relationships, and adaptations that once made sense—but no longer serve you.
Our work is about understanding those patterns with compassion…
and creating space for something more aligned, more honest, and more freeing to emerge.
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 come home to yourself. I aim to help you move toward a more fulfilling, balanced, and vibrant life.
Who is this therapy best suited for?
This work is designed for men and women dealing with shame, trauma, and feelings of disconnection from themselves.
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 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
Coaching
Personalized guidance to help you set goals, overcome obstacles, and achieve success in life and work.
Consulting
Expert advice for professionals and organizations focused on mental health, leadership, and corporate culture.
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?
01
Relational Approach
With a background that spans multiple continents, David offers a unique, global , and relational approach to therapy and coaching.
02
All ABout You
Every session is customized to your individual needs, whether you’re seeking healing, guidance, or professional insights.
03
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."
