David Essel, M.S., O.M. (He/Him)
Counselor/Therapist, Master's Degree Psychology, Ordained All Faiths Minister
In-Person in Fort Myers, FL 33907
Online in Florida
"David Essel's mission is to inspire individuals to effortlessly recognize their own unique gifts and to become more alive, successful and happy in every area of their lives!" Dr. Wayne Dyer
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Teen
Demographic Expertise: Buddhist, Christian, LGBTQ+, Men, Military / Veterans, Women clients.
Languages: ENGLISH
Treatment Approach
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Developmental Therapy Looks at how childhood and developmental experiences affect current challenges. It aims to repair unmet needs and foster healthy growth.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Helps clients challenge and replace irrational beliefs. It is an action-oriented approach for lasting change.
- Self Psychology Explores the development of self-esteem and identity. It emphasizes the importance of empathy in healing.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
Approach Description: David's work is fully focused on your individual needs, family history and current challenges you are facing. There are no shortcuts to success, david will support you immensely on your work with him. Individually created, for you and your specific experiences and needs.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee Introduction/Discovery 20 minute phone session is free for all.
- Out of Network
Education & Credentials
David Essel, M.S., O.M. Master's Degree Psychology, Ordained All Faiths Minister
- Male
- Practicing Since 1980
Education: Master's Degree Sport Psychology, for the first 10 years of his 42 years as a counselor. In 1990, David became an all faiths minister, helping people with relationship, addiction challenges and more to heal.. This lead to his work with trauma, addiction, grief and self esteem issues.
David Essel, M.S., O.M. Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Fort Myers, FL 33907
- Available Online for residents of Florida
- Online Therapy Details: Hi! David has done online therapy for 40 years, using Skype, Zoom as well as phone. This saves you time, travel time and more!
David uses all available therapeutic tools available to help people overcome challenges, bad habits and addictions.....and at the same time, achieve their biggest goals in life! He has helped save hundreds of marriages and relationships with his unique style of marriage counseling. Talk therapy plus assignments, equals success for you in any area of life!
"Due to inflation, we have lowered David's fees, and added a montly payment option, to help everyone heal."
His unique counseling practice has created incredible success for his clients, and endorsements from celebrities like Wayne Dyer, Jenny McCarthy, Mark Victor Hansen , Kenny Loggins and more.
20 years ago David began his Divorce Prevention course, which has helped hundreds of couples to save their marriages. He created his own living apart together model for couples, that when combined with emotional regulation, can create the deep love we all desire.
His work with sexual abuse, rape and incest victims has helped people regain lost confidence , esteem and more!
David's 4 step forgiveness program is so powerful, and effective that people from all over the world seek his guidance to become free from past pain and betrayal.
His holistic addiction recovery program takes care of the mind body spirit.......with brain chemistry supplementation to help his clients learn how to eliminate all addictions!
David is simply.......committed to your success.