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David Ordan, LPC

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationWisconsin
  • Focus areasRelationship, Family, and Parenting
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About David

David Ordan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Wisconsin who brings five years of clinical experience to relationship and career-related concerns.

Background and approach

He earned his MS in Clinical Counseling from Mount Mary University in Milwaukee and centers his work on helping clients identify and strengthen the resilient, hopeful parts of themselves. David’s practice emphasizes exploring the impact of key relationships and life events to uncover practical strengths that can be applied to daily challenges.

He draws on modalities such as Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered techniques combined with solution-focused ideas to help people move toward clearer goals. David commonly works with individuals and couples navigating career transitions, intimacy and communication problems, blended family dynamics, grief, and issues of self-worth.

His style is collaborative and goal-oriented, aiming to translate insight into tangible steps that improve functioning and relationships. David also addresses concerns like parenting and fatherhood issues, compassion fatigue, separation and divorce, guilt and shame, and finding life purpose.

Sessions are offered in English and structured to help clients build practical skills and stronger patterns of connection and wellbeing.

Approaches that guide online therapeutic work



Internal Family Systems (IFS) invites clients to explore inner parts and the roles they play, helping people notice and speak with the protective or wounded aspects of themselves to reduce internal conflict and improve relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action, teaching skills to live a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts or emotions arise. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and unconditional acceptance, creating a supportive space where clients can articulate goals and build self-trust.

Finding the most helpful approach is part of therapy, and the therapist collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they review experiences, priorities, and what feels most useful, then adapt techniques from these models to create a tailored plan for progress.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats allow work to continue from different locations and can make scheduling easier for people managing busy lives or varying routines, while still focusing on concrete skills, relationship patterns, and meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
David works with relationship and family-related issues as well as career transitions, parenting and intimacy challenges, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.
What is the therapeutic style like in sessions?
Their approach blends client-centered care with solution-focused methods and incorporates techniques from modalities like ACT and narrative work to set concrete goals and build strengths.
How much clinical experience does this counselor have?
The therapist has five years of professional experience working with individuals and couples on relationship and career concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
David holds the LPC credential and practices in Wisconsin. License details should be confirmed through the matching process.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and the therapist is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for remote work?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on scheduling and preference.
How are fees and payment handled for appointments?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Also works with

GriefIntimacy-related issuesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesSelf-loveSexualityWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyGottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin, New Jersey

Languages

English