What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Great session and can’t wait for the next. Truly felt heard and understood throughout my time with David.”
Joseph G.July 16, 2025Video visit
“David was one of the most helpful and supportive therapists I’ve worked with. I was nervous at first since he was my first male therapist, but he made it easy to open up and made me feel comfortable from the start. He truly listens and isn’t afraid to challenge you when you need it which I really appreciated.
He met me where I was without judgment and helped me grow in ways I didn’t expect. My experience with him was incredibly positive and meaningful. I only stopped sessions because I relocated out of state.
If you’re looking for someone who is real, compassionate, and truly invested in your healing, I highly recommend David and New Hope Counseling.”
NWLess than 1 year ago
About David Bolanos
Focus areas
Anxiety
Men's Mental Health Issues
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Groups
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Families
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
EMDR
Christian Counseling
Existential
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Gestalt
Identity
Gender
MaleSexuality
StraightFaith
ChristianEthnicity
Hispanic or Latinx
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know David Bolanos
David’s story started right here in Orlando. Growing up as a first-generation Hispanic-American, David struggled with feeling settled. Internally, he searched to find the balance between two very different cultures. Externally, his home life was constantly in limbo, as he moved from home to home due to financial hardships. Through these difficult seasons he learned how to empathize with those who are in uncertain and challenging seasons as he was. He also realized the importance of learning resiliency and how it shaped his view of becoming more than his past and circumstances. Psychologist Carl Jung once said, “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” With that in mind, the hope and plan is to move towards one’s ideal, true self; moving from feeling stuck to feeling empowered.
After earning his bachelor’s degree, David started down the path of becoming a pastor.
However, in his time serving with young adults and youth ministry at a local church, David discovered he enjoyed the care aspects of pastoring much more than teaching. He left his role at the church to start working as a social worker at a local homeless shelter downtown. There, he worked alongside families to help navigate them through the difficult season of homelessness and to help reintroduce them to society as a professional and secure stable housing for them. He has also worked at a psychiatry office in Winter Park, where he gained insight from psychiatrists, psychologists, and mental health counselors into different types of treatment modalities, theoretical orientations, and options of care for clients.
David is a male bilingual, first-generation Hispanic-American counselor. David enjoys cycling on his road bicycle, trail and road running, reading both fiction and non-fiction books, going to the Disney parks with his wife, exploring nature in local and state parks, and having game nights with friends.
What should a new client know about working with you?
My speciality is working with those who have experienced trauma; how negative events, experiences and memories still have an emotional impact on use now. My hope is to create a safe space for clients in which we can explore the deeper rooted issues that can often be the source of our, anxiety, depression, sadness, low self-worth, etc.
I often use a combination of evidence-based, Humanistic, and psychodynamic treatments. This helps us gain a better understanding of how they way in which we were raised by our primary caregivers in-turn affects our relationships as adults; we repeat what we were shown. I also like to discover the deeper meaning behind why we do the things we do using psychodynamic approaches.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Clients can expect to feel heard, understood and accepted. Clients can also expected to be given, taught, and shown ways to identify and process their emotions. Clients can expect to be met with warmth and sincerity, but also to be challenged to grow and become more.
I like to focus on not just the symptoms a person is experiencing, but also the roots. I like to learn and discover the 'why' behind why we do the things we do in relationships. I look for patterns, habits and cycles a person has and how it affects them negatively. I don't just stop there, I also like to help people discover new, healthier patterns, cycles, and habits
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
- Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
More information on payments and coverage
I am in-network with commercial plans of: Optum, United Healthcare, Oscar, AvMed, Oxford, Cigna, and Aetna
Popular visit reasons
New Patient Visit
Pain Management Consultation
Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Young Adult Issues
New Patient Visit
Pain Management Consultation
Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Office location
David Bolanos, LMHC also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Palm Beach Atlantic University, Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Baptist College of Florida (Bachelor's)
Awards and publications
- Certified Trauma Professional
- Anxiety Treatment for Anxious Children and Adolescents
- Gottman Couples Therapy – Level 1.
- Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
NPI number
1194446435
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Great session and can’t wait for the next. Truly felt heard and understood throughout my time with David.
July 16, 2025Joseph G.Verified patientVideo visit
Great listener, I look forward to having more sessions with David! Thank you for taking me same day!
December 21, 2023Ashton A.Verified patientVideo visit
David was one of the most helpful and supportive therapists I’ve worked with. I was nervous at first since he was my first male therapist, but he made it easy to open up and made me feel comfortable from the start. He truly listens and isn’t afraid to challenge you when you need it which I really appreciated.
He met me where I was without judgment and helped me grow in ways I didn’t expect. My experience with him was incredibly positive and meaningful. I only stopped sessions because I relocated out of state.
If you’re looking for someone who is real, compassionate, and truly invested in your healing, I highly recommend David and New Hope Counseling.
Less than 1 year agoNW
David Bolaños is an incredible therapist! I only ended my time with him because I moved.
I was with him for over a year, and he taught me how to have better empathy and connect more with others. He also pinpointed my exact issue with anxiety, and he walked me through very tangible steps to get me into a much healthier headspace.
David’s overall demeanor is one of approachability. He calmly listened to me, and he respectfully challenged some notions of mine when he thought it was appropriate.
He is not demeaning, he is not rude, he is not rushed. For anybody who chooses David, you will find that he is a helpful guide through many of life’s anxieties.
It was truly a blessing to have him as my therapist, as he helped me walk through some of my hardest times. I am happy for whoever will have him as their therapist in the future!
Less than 1 year agoMC
David was incredibly kind and patient. He listened and cared intently. He made my experience comfortable and within 10 minutes was able to bring out profound realizations of my situation before I even knew it.
January 29, 2024Noah A.Verified patient
Absolutely wonderful. It’s been a long time since I’ve been this hopeful about my healing, and I very much look forward to my next session.
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What practice does David Bolanos work with?
David Bolanos works with New Hope Counseling Center.
Where is David Bolanos's office located?
David Bolanos has 2 office locations in Oviedo, view full addresses on David Bolanos's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see David Bolanos?
David Bolanos frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for David Bolanos on their profile.
What languages does David Bolanos speak?
David Bolanos speaks English.
How do patients rate David Bolanos in reviews?
18 patients have reviewed David Bolanos. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.