LMFT

David Ramstad , LMFT

Therapist in Colorado

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About David

David Ramstad is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 22 years of experience helping people navigate difficult life moments. He combines an accessible, compassionate manner with a direct and straightforward style, honoring the courage it takes to seek support while offering clear and practical guidance.

In sessions he prioritizes being heard and supported, and he works collaboratively with individuals to explore new perspectives and consider alternative ways of approaching challenges. His role is to understand each person’s needs and goals while walking alongside them with honesty, clarity, and compassion.

David draws from multiple theoretical perspectives and also brings his lived experience into the work to keep therapy grounded and applicable to everyday life. He has experience supporting people with trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. His aim is to meet clients where they are, respect their journey, and offer both support and challenge that foster meaningful growth.

For those ready to begin, he values the opportunity to work alongside clients as they pursue greater well-being and practical change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

David commonly integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in his online practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathic, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspectives guide the work and personal insight is encouraged; it is helpful for anyone seeking greater self-understanding and emotional support. CBT is a practical, skills-oriented approach that examines how thoughts and behaviors interact and helps people develop new strategies to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns. DBT offers tools for regulating intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness, and can be especially useful for people coping with strong emotions or relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and David works collaboratively with individuals to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they decide how to adapt techniques so they fit the client’s life and challenges.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility and accessibility. Sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to connect from home, work, or while traveling and to choose formats that fit their schedule and comfort level. This range of options helps make consistent, focused therapeutic work more practical for busy lives.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does David Ramstad have?

David Ramstad has 22 years of experience.

Is David Ramstad a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CO LMFT MFT.0001166.

In which languages does David Ramstad provide therapy?

David Ramstad provides therapy in English.

Where is David Ramstad located?

David Ramstad is located in Colorado.

How can I work with David Ramstad as my therapist?

You can work with David Ramstad through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does David Ramstad work with international clients?

Yes, David Ramstad works with international clients.

How much does therapy with David Ramstad cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Colorado

Languages

English

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