Hi, I’m David Lapell, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. 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)
- Work best with: Adults, Older Adults, Couples, Veterans
- 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.
Self Scheduling
My practices are tailored to the individual needs of the patients. I generally begin with assessment and education to help patients better understand themselves and their struggles. I also try to person centered in all of my approaches in order to best understand the needs of the individual / couple while also working to develop a therapeutic relationship based on appropriate authenticity and trust. If a patient is open to it / requests it, I’ll also integrate spiritual / religious counseling from a Christian perspective.
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 am eclectic in my approaches with patients attempting to develop and integrate therapeutic modalities tailored to individual needs. I am very laid back, calm, and have a sense of humor that ranges from dry to animated. I also have a strong focus on genuine connection (within appropriate therapy boundaries) with the patient to help them know that they matter. I also provide them with education, tools, and direction in their process so that they can tackle challenges relating to their therapy goals. Patients have appreciated being able to be heard, challenged, and given tools to help them with addressing their needs. They have also left feeling cared for genuinely.
Credentials
Education
Master of Marriage and Family Therapy, Trevecca Nazarene University (2010)
Personal Interests
I have a variety of interests ranging from art (I do a lot digital painting and drawing), music, being outdoors (hiking, camping), action-figure collecting, playing retro video games, videography, and am a big fan of 80’s/90’s nostalgia. I also enjoy spending time with my family as much as I can.
In-network and Self Pay
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna/Evernorth
- Curative
- Employers Health Network
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Scott and White Health Plan
- Tricare
- UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Self Pay
$170
Self-pay and out-of-pocket session costs for clients without insurance coverage for mental health services.
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialities
ADHD, Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Coping Skills, Bipolar, Self Esteem, Marital/Relationship Issues
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: Adults, Older Adults (18-65+)
- Participant Types: Individuals, Couples
- Language Spoken: English