About David
First, thank you for visiting Stewart Family Counseling. Seeking help for personal life challenges can be an intimidating process, especially if it’s your first time. Been there! So let me give you some background information about myself to help ease some of angst in deciding if and when to move forward.
Veteran
I am a U.S. Army veteran. I was an airborne communications specialist, meaning I jumped out of airplanes with field communications equipment to help frontline troop communicate with headquarters. I chose to go “airborne” to break my fear of heights, yet I still get lightheaded peering from a third story balcony! But it was this experience as a paratrooper that I learned I could do anything I set my mind to. I also learned the power of external motivators and accountability in stretching individuals to levels that would not be experienced by solo efforts alone.
I also found my faith in God in the military (jumping out of airplanes for a living can do that to ya!), and continued to build up my faith as a lay pastor for several ministries, including young adults, marriage, singles, and men’s ministries.
Business Owner
After military duty I went back to school to obtain a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and pursued a career in the insurance business. I started FCE Insurance Services, an insurance agency that specialized in employee benefits. I operated the agency for 11 years.
Psychotherapist and Life Coach
Believing my journey was not complete in the insurance business, I again went back to school to obtain a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology. I then obtained licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist and certification as a Life Coach. I opened Stewart Performance Coaching in 2008 and Stewart Family Counseling in 2012. My specialty includes couples who struggle in the area of communication and mutual understanding. My life coaching practice focuses on assisting my clients in clarifying purpose and life goals, then developing and implementing a strategic plan to experience those goals.
Personal Life And Purpose
I have always been fascinated with observing positive change in myself and others, and believe helping people experience amazing personal growth, transformation and power is my life calling. Though I have counseled many suffering from mental disturbance as a psychotherapist, I find most rewarding helping mentally healthy people overcome mental roadblocks that keep them from obtaining high levels of success in life, relationships and business.
I am married and have two beautiful children. I am a Christian and I credit my faith as the primary motivation for the work I do.
This is just a little information about who David Stewart is. But the most important information is who YOU are now and aspire to be. Call or email us to set up your initial counseling or coaching session. Let’s develop YOUR biography to include every aspect of life, relationship, business and career success you desire and have been created to experience.
Credentials:
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
MS Counseling Psychology
AACC Certified Life Coach
AACC Certified Sexual Addiction Specialist
Memberships:
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
