Hi, I’m David Lapell, LMFT. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families as they navigate challenges and explore what matters most to them. My approach is collaborative, grounded, and tailored to your unique circumstances. I strive to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and able to engage more fully with yourself and your relationships.
David Lapell, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (he, his)
- Appointments: Both in-person and telehealth
- Manage Medications: Provides therapy and collaborates closely with our psychiatry team for medication management, available through internal referral if needed.
I specialize in working with individuals who are navigating challenges related to ADHD, emotional and sexual trauma, PTSD, anxiety disorders, depression, relationship difficulties, pornography addiction, and dissociative disorders. I also work with family members of individuals struggling with addiction, helping them build understanding and develop healthier ways of supporting their loved ones while caring for themselves. My experience includes supporting adolescents as they work through issues tied to self-esteem, emotional regulation, and identity development.
In addition to individual therapy, I have extensive training and experience in couples work, with a focus on improving communication, rebuilding connection, and addressing relational distress. I find it meaningful to help couples strengthen their relationships and navigate conflict more constructively. I also enjoy supporting parents in building confidence and practical skills to meet the needs of their children. Furthermore, I am trained to work with veterans and first responders, and I strive to offer care grounded in respect, cultural competence, and an understanding of the unique psychological impact of service.
Credentials
Education
Master of Marriage and Family Therapy, Trevecca Nazarene University (2010)
In-network and Self Pay
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna/Evernorth
- Employers Health Network
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Scott and White Health Plan
- Tricare
- UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialities
ADHD, Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety
Expertise
- ADD / ADHD
- Aging
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Boundaries / Assertiveness
- Career Counseling / Professional Growth
- Depression
- Lack of Emotional Awareness
- Life Transitions
- Loss or Grief
- Marital Conflict / Partner Conflict
- Men's Issues
- Panic Attacks
- Parenting
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Pornography Addiction
- Procrastination
- Religious Trauma
- Self-Esteem / Negative Self-Talk
- Shame
- Stress / Burnout
- Trauma / PTSD
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Faith-Based Counseling
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions
- Narrative Therapy
- Person-Centered (Rogerian)
- Strength-Based
- Systems Approach
Locations
Client Focus
- Age Groups Served: Teens, Adults, Older Adults (65+)
- Participant Types: Individual and Couples Counseling
- Language Spoken: English