David

Dr David Horton

Associate Counselor

“I have 8 years of experience, and I create a supportive and confidential atmosphere wherein I can help you deal with change and improve communication and problem-solving skills. I believe in the innate ability of everyone to achieve their dreams. I wanted to assist others to live a fulfilling life!”

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About Me

Life's changes can bring challenges, and sometimes we need support to navigate them. I offer a confidential, collaborative space where you can feel truly heard. My passion is helping you strengthen your communication and problem-solving skills, drawing on your innate ability to thrive. We’ll work together on practical approaches, guiding you towards a more fulfilling life and achieving your dreams.

Approach

When transitions feel overwhelming, I focus on practical steps and clear goals that make progress tangible. In Houston or online in English, sessions move at a steady, collaborative pace—skill-building, thoughtful reflection on past hurts, and in-the-moment coaching to improve communication, sleep, attention, and daily routines. Between meetings I offer simple, doable practices and brief check-ins to help you apply new skills to family, school, work, or relationships. People seeking practical, compassionate guidance through change often find this way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Free Consultation

    A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.

  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Psychiatry

    A branch of medicine specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, including the prescribing of medication.

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Social Work

    A profession that supports individuals and families with mental health, welfare, housing, and access to community resources.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Physical Disability

    A condition that limits physical functioning, mobility, or stamina, which can carry psychological impacts including adjustment, identity, and social challenges.

  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • Learning or Development Difficulties

    Conditions that affect a person's ability to acquire, process, or apply information, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, or intellectual disability, impacting education and daily life.

  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Sleep Problems

    Persistent difficulties with falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving restful sleep, including insomnia, nightmares, and disrupted sleep patterns.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Associate Counselor

    A counselor completing supervised clinical practice toward full independent licensure.

Credentials

Registrations

Texas State Board of Examiners Of Professional Counselors

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

Qualifications

Texas Woman's University

Service Areas

Balanced Life Solutions

In-person & Online

Houston, Texas

United States

Houston, United States