- Guilt and shame
- Attachment issues
- Self-esteem work
About David
David Mingus is an IL LCPC - a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois - with 35 years of professional experience. He works with adults struggling with stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, low self-esteem and depression. He also lists focuses such as attachment issues, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation and loneliness.
He begins by treating the person in front of him as the expert on their own life. Sessions are practical and straightforward. Conversations look at what is getting in the way of clearer thinking, calmer feeling, and better choices. He talks through concrete steps people can try between sessions.
Clients often bring problems about how they connect with others and how they hold themselves. He pays attention to patterns that repeat in relationships and to self-critical thoughts that keep people stuck. He helps clients name those patterns and test small changes to see what shifts.
He values steady, realistic work over quick fixes. The focus is on building clearer communication, addressing control and impulsivity, and working through forgiveness and guilt when those come up. He also supports work on life purpose and self-love for people facing midlife questions.
Practical matters such as scheduling and costs are handled through the service's booking flow. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then set a first session. Sessions are offered in English and the therapist does not accept international clients.
How therapeutic approaches fit into online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used in work like this include practical cognitive approaches and relational or attachment-focused work. Cognitive approaches help people notice self-critical thoughts and test kinder, more accurate ways of thinking; they can be useful for guilt, shame, anxiety, and low mood. Attachment-focused work looks at repeating patterns in relationships and how early connection experiences shape current reactions; it can help with communication problems, trust, and feeling isolated.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying strategies, checking how they land, and adjusting over time rather than committing to a single technique from the start.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a regular week, allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. They also let people work with a licensed professional from their local area without changing daily routines, while the therapist and client together decide on session length and frequency that suit practical life demands.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. He also lists issues such as attachment, communication, control, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame.
How does he approach therapy and shame or guilt?
He treats the client as the expert on their life and focuses on clear, practical conversation. He helps people identify repeating patterns and try small behavioral changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 35 years of professional experience working with adults on issues like anxiety, relationships, and mood challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an IL LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois. He practices from Illinois.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees structured?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.