Dr David Steven Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist

“David Shapiro, Ph.D. is both a California Licensed Psychologist and Singapore Registered Psychologist who provides high quality online psychotherapy.”

About Me

Dr. David Shapiro offers high-quality online psychotherapy, making expert support accessible across different time zones. His dual licensing in California and Singapore assures clients of a globally recognised standard of care. Sessions provide a confidential, flexible space for individuals to navigate their concerns. This approach suits those seeking professional guidance with the convenience of remote access. It ensures consistent, reliable support, tailored to their unique needs.

Approach

Building on that global perspective, I work collaboratively with clients to set clear, practical goals and pace sessions to fit busy lives. From my Irvine office I offer English-language sessions via secure video, focusing on steady steps—brief skill practice, mindful reflection, and targeted conversational experiments that continue between meetings. I blend structured check-ins with space for emotional processing so progress feels measurable and humane. People navigating transitions, relationships, or sustained stress often find this paced, practical rhythm helpful.

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Basic Information

Irvine, United States

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

Child / Adolescent Therapy
Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.
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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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Hypnosis
A therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access the subconscious mind and facilitate positive change.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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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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Therapy
Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.
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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.

Works With:

All ages
Adolescents
Adults
Couples
Elderly
Families
Groups
Individuals
Organisations
Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
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Anger
An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Career Issues
Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.
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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Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.