High-functioning on the outside. Exhausted underneath.

It's a relaxed, no-pressure conversation. You share a bit about what's going on and what you're hoping to work on. David explains how he works and answers any questions you have. By the end, you'll have a clear sense of whether the fit feels right before booking a full session. Schedule your free consultation here.

Yes, but it's worth knowing how it works. My own private practice is self-pay only, so I don't bill insurance directly. I'm also affiliated with partner agencies, and that's the route where insurance applies: the agency bills your plan, and I'm still the therapist you work with. Plans covered through the agency include:

• •Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
• •UnitedHealthcare
• •Aetna
• •Cigna
• •Humana
• •Ambetter (Superior HealthPlan)
• •Molina Healthcare
• •Community Health Choice
• •Medicaid & CHIP
• •Medicare

Reach out and we'll sort out which route fits your situation and verify your specific benefits before your first session.

Yes. All sessions are available via secure video, statewide across Texas. No commute, no waiting room, no special software to download. It works on any phone, tablet, or computer. Research shows telehealth therapy is just as effective as in-person for anxiety, trauma, and stress.

Yes. These are core areas of focus. Anxiety, overthinking, chronic stress, and emotional overwhelm tend to show up together, and they often hide behind high functioning. We'll work on understanding what your nervous system is responding to, where the patterns came from, and what's actually keeping the loop going. The goal isn't to eliminate every anxious thought. It's to change your relationship to them so they stop running the show.

Yes. Therapy here is trauma-informed, which means we look at how past experiences may still be shaping how you react, who you trust, and how your body responds today, often without you realizing the connection. Trauma doesn't just live in big events; it also lives in the slow, quiet stuff like neglect, instability, or chronic pressure. We work on it carefully and at a pace that feels manageable, so insight turns into real regulation and steadier ground.

Direct, practical, and grounded. You won't sit in silence wondering what just happened. We talk openly about what's going on, name the patterns that keep repeating, and build tools that actually translate to your daily life: at work, in relationships, and in your own head. The work is collaborative, not preachy. You bring the lived experience; I bring the framework, the questions, and the steady push toward change.

It's more common than you'd think, and it doesn't mean therapy can't work for you. It often means the fit was off, the approach wasn't right for what you were dealing with, or the timing wasn't there. Therapy isn't one-size-fits-all, and a bad experience with one therapist or method doesn't close the door. Here, the work is direct and structured. You'll know what we're doing and why. If something isn't working, we'll say so and adjust. You don't have to white-knuckle your way through sessions that aren't moving anything.

Every new client starts with a free 15-minute consultation, so there's no cost to find out if it's a fit. The standard self-pay rate is $150 per session, confirmed up front with no surprises. If you want to use insurance, that runs through the partner agencies I'm affiliated with rather than my private practice, so reach out and we'll verify your benefits.

Therapy by David is based in the Clear Lake area of Houston and serves clients across the entire state of Texas by secure telehealth video. Whether you're in Houston, Pasadena, Webster, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, or a small town, you can be seen from anywhere in Texas. No commute required.

Yes. David is a U.S. Army veteran himself and works closely with veterans, active military, first responders, and their families. He understands the culture, the pressure, and the specific weight that comes with service, so you don't have to over-explain it.