- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered work
- CBT and DBT skills
About David
David Ramstad is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Colorado with 22 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and major life changes. He also supports those dealing with relationship patterns, attachment concerns, parenting strains, and work-related stress.
David uses straightforward, practical conversation to identify what matters most in a person's life. Sessions focus on listening carefully and then trying out different ways of understanding and responding to problems. He draws on several approaches, including Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered methods, CBT, and DBT to keep work grounded and usable.
He combines professional experience with insights from lived experience to keep the work concrete. That often means breaking down big problems into small, manageable steps. A session might include mapping out patterns, practicing new responses, or finding ways to reduce overwhelming emotions.
People come with a range of concerns such as trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and difficulties with intimacy or commitment. He also works with issues tied to family of origin, fatherhood, caregiving stress, and addiction recovery.
David frames therapy as collaborative. He listens for what a person wants to change, then suggests practical steps and skills. The focus is on what can make day-to-day life more workable rather than on technical labels.
Therapeutic approaches used for online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotions and attachment patterns. It helps people notice hard-to-name feelings and the interaction patterns that keep problems repeating. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and priorities, with the therapist offering attentive listening and reflection to help clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress and teaches practical strategies to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping skills.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest which methods to try first. This is a collaborative decision and can change as needs evolve.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and enabling work from different locations. Licensed professionals can use these options to help people practice new skills in real situations and follow up between meetings when useful.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses a direct but practical style that focuses on listening, looking at patterns, and trying concrete steps to change how things feel and unfold.
How much experience does he have?
He has 22 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is an LMFT licensed in Colorado and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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