David Cardona, LPC

David Cardona is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and family-related worries. He aims to build a steady, respectful space where people can talk through what feels overwhelming and find practical ways forward.

Before counseling, he spent 25 years working as a hospice chaplain and social worker. That background informs how he listens to pain, loss, and life transitions. He also holds a Master of Health Science and a Master in Counseling Psychology.

David is an ordained Anglican priest and brings faith-informed perspectives when clients want that included. He respects each person’s beliefs and tries to connect therapy to what matters most to them. He describes his style as grounded, calm, and straightforward.

In sessions he helps people notice patterns, manage strong emotions, and try small changes that make daily life easier. He works collaboratively to set goals and track progress. His aim is to help clients build resilience, reduce distress, and improve relationships over time.

People who value a counselor comfortable discussing spiritual concerns often find his background helpful. He combines clinical experience with years of pastoral care to support those coping with loss, major life changes, or chronic stress. If you want to include faith in your work, mention that when you start.

To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Practical approaches for stress, anxiety, and grief online

David describes his work as rooted in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on managing emotions and changing unhelpful patterns. One common approach he uses helps people notice and rethink stressful thoughts so anxiety feels less overwhelming; this involves tracking worrying thoughts and testing them with small behavioral experiments. Another approach centers on skills for managing strong emotions and building steadier routines, which can reduce the intensity of panic or persistent low mood and help with daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. He works with clients to identify goals, try methods that fit their life, and adjust the plan when something does not help. That collaborative way lets clients shape treatment to their needs and values, including whether they want faith perspectives included.

If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick conversation will help. Therapists can also offer phone or video alternatives depending on preference and the clinical plan, so ask about the best format when you start.