David Ohrt, LMHC
Guided, practical counseling for real-life challenges
Explore online therapy options- Years in practice
- 23
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Iowa
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About David
David Ohrt is a licensed mental health counselor with 23 years of experience based in Iowa. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and depression. He frames clients as the experts in their own stories and aims to build on their strengths.
Taking the first step toward therapy is acknowledged as a courageous act. In sessions he listens first to understand what matters most to the client.
Background and approach
He then helps people break problems into practical steps they can try between meetings. He will work on skills for managing panic or anxiety, ways to ease depressive symptoms, and strategies to reduce the impact of traumatic events on daily life. Parents who are juggling demands often get short, focused work on coping strategies and communication.
People dealing with divorce, guilt, shame, or social anxiety can expect clear goals and gradual progress. He uses an evidence-based approach and tailors the work to each person’s situation. David emphasizes collaboration and respects a person’s own insights about their life.
Sessions aim to strengthen self-acceptance, rebuild routines, and improve relationships through small, sustainable changes. He encourages realistic steps that fit into busy schedules. For anyone new to therapy, he offers straightforward guidance on what to expect.
He helps people get started, set priorities, and monitor progress so the work feels manageable and relevant to daily life.
What David works with
Everything David lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else David helps people with.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
David uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and real-life changes. One common approach emphasizes teaching coping skills for anxiety and panic - people learn breathing and grounding methods plus ways to challenge unhelpful thoughts to reduce acute worry. Another approach focuses on trauma recovery through gradual processing and stabilizing strategies that aim to lessen the impact of past events on daily functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, values, and pace. Together they review what helps most and adjust the plan over time so therapy stays relevant and manageable.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a break from work. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions or use brief, focused exchanges when a longer meeting isn’t possible. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing family and work demands.
Questions people ask about David
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and depression. He also focuses on related issues like divorce, guilt and shame, panic attacks, and social anxiety.
What is his general approach in therapy?
The approach is collaborative and evidence-based, with an emphasis on listening first and then setting practical steps. Sessions often include skill-building and short-term strategies to apply between meetings.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 23 years of professional experience in mental health work, drawn from practice in Iowa and related settings.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LMHC, licensed in Iowa, and provides services while based in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses 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 then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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