Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychotherapy and Life Coaching Partner in Chapel Hill
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience providing personalized psychotherapy and life coaching services. My practice, established in 1997, focuses on understanding each client's unique background and needs to develop tailored treatment plans. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and life transitions using evidence-based approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy, Jungian therapy, and transpersonal psychotherapy. Telehealth appointments ensure accessibility for North Carolina residents seeking clinical services and global clients pursuing coaching.With academic credentials from Indiana State University and professional experience as an adjunct faculty member, I prioritize client feedback to continuously refine our collaborative work. My commitment to holistic care helps clients build coping skills, enhance relationships, and achieve personal growth through secure, HIPAA-compliant sessions.
Services
Anxiety
Depression
Life Coaching
Career Counseling
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
Mindfulness
Panic Disorders
Self Esteem
Spirituality and Religion
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized treatment plans based on your unique background and needs
- Our therapist is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience
- We provide secure telehealth appointments for clients in North Carolina and worldwide coaching
- Sessions integrate evidence-based approaches including CBT, Jungian, and transpersonal therapies
- We prioritize client feedback to ensure our work meets your goals for personal growth
What people say
Holistic nature
Gain confidence
New skills
Strategies
Supportive
Services
Anxiety
Specialized therapy for anxiety disorders using evidence-based techniques. We help clients develop coping strategies to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. Our approach combines cognitive-behavioral therapy with personalized treatment plans.
Depression
Comprehensive treatment for depression through individualized counseling. We address emotional, cognitive, and behavioral aspects using proven therapeutic modalities. Our goal is to restore emotional balance and improve quality of life through structured sessions.
Life Coaching
Goal-oriented coaching for personal and professional development. We help clients identify strengths, clarify vision, and create actionable plans. This non-clinical service focuses on achieving specific life improvements through structured guidance.
Career Counseling
Professional development support combining psychological insights with career planning. We assist with career transitions, job satisfaction, and workplace effectiveness through tailored strategies and skill-building exercises.
Life Transitions
Specialized counseling for navigating major life changes. We provide emotional support and practical strategies during periods like career shifts, relationship changes, or personal transformations. Our approach emphasizes resilience-building and adaptive coping.
People
David Shoemaker
Clinical Psychologist
Licensed clinical psychologist with 25+ years experience. Doctorate from Indiana State University (1995). Practice established in California (1997), relocated to NC (2020). Former adjunct faculty at Indiana State and Sacramento State universities.
Questions
What professional credentials do you hold?
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist in North Carolina with license number 5593, holding a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Indiana State University (1995).
Can out-of-state clients access services?
Telehealth coaching is available globally. Clinical psychology services are limited to North Carolina residents due to licensing requirements.
What distinguishes therapy from coaching?
Therapy diagnoses/treats mental disorders, while coaching focuses on personal/professional growth without clinical diagnosis. Both use tailored approaches but serve different purposes.
What payment options are available?
Sessions cost $175 for 45 minutes. We accept major credit cards and cash payments for in-person visits. Insurance covers psychotherapy but not coaching.
Which therapeutic approaches do you use?
I integrate cognitive-behavioral therapy, Jungian analysis, transpersonal psychotherapy, and dreamwork to create customized treatment plans addressing each client's specific needs and goals.
