David M Poles, LMHC

Therapist in Massachusetts

David M Poles uses attachment-based ideas to guide his work with adults.

Licensed inMassachusetts
License5667
NPI 1912123571
Experience24+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About David

David M Poles uses attachment-based ideas to guide his work with adults. He focuses on how patterns of relating shape feelings and behavior. He helps people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship strain, and other life stresses.

He blends client-centered listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy. Sessions are straightforward and focused on what matters most to the client. He encourages honest but caring feedback and supports people who want to learn and change faster.

Background and approach

Many clients come for help after a breakup, during a career shift, or when parenting feels overwhelming. He also addresses issues like anger, grief, sleep trouble, impulsivity, and challenges tied to trauma or military experience. He works to make difficult experiences feel more understandable and manageable.

David draws on 24 years of clinical experience as a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC. In sessions he pays attention to how early relationships influence current patterns and offers practical strategies to interrupt unhelpful cycles. People can expect clear conversation and collaborative planning.

He practices in Massachusetts and conducts sessions in English. Therapy aims to build better ways of relating, reduce distress, and help clients move toward goals they set together.

Credentials

LMHC (Massachusetts): License 5667 · expires December 2027
NPI: 1912123571 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything David lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Anger management
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Family of origin issues
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Life purpose
Men's issues
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia

Approaches David names

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Online support

How attachment and practical therapies work online

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns in close relationships. It helps people understand why they react a certain way in intimacy and learn new ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy to help clients feel heard and to build self-directed change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers concrete skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that keep problems like anxiety and depression going.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up, then tailor a mix of attachment insights, client-centered support, and CBT tools. The plan can change as progress is made and different strategies are tested.

Online therapy offers flexibility and several practical benefits. Video calls let people use body language and deeper conversation from different locations. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when a shorter format fits a busy day. These options make it easier to keep consistent work toward relationship and mood goals while fitting therapy into everyday life.

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Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

He helps with a wide range of issues including addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy problems, grief, sleep issues, parenting strain, and career or life transitions.

What is his general therapeutic style?

His style combines attachment-based perspective with client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions aim to be direct, caring, and focused on practical change.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 24 years of experience working with adults on relationship and mood concerns and related issues.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is an MA LMHC, which stands for Master of Arts and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and he practices in Massachusetts.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He works online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences.

How does cost and payment work?

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