David Essel

For 45 years, David has touched millions of lives from all around the world, helping them to heal, become stronger mentally, physically, spiritually… in every area of life!

He is “Mr. Motivation”, and is 100% dedicated to helping you accomplish your most important goals.


Why People Believe In David

Jenny McCarthy

"David is the New Leader of the "Positive Thinking Movement!""

Jenny McCarthy
Radio Show Host, Actress, Author, TV Host

Dr. Wayne Dyer

“David's destiny is to help you feel more alive in every area of life!

Dr. Wayne Dyer

DS, Major League Baseball Player

“My time working with David helped me get my life back on track, dealing with some health issues lead to hormonal imbalances and felt like my life was spiraling out. It was more than a sport issue, but turmoil within life itself. Through reading and journaling David and I re-sparked my confidence, paralleled with treatment to get my health back in order and I skyrocketed not only back to the confident player, but proud and happy man off the field. David is a true friend and I am blessed for his guidance.” 

DS, Major League Baseball Player

Nestle Logo

“It has been several months since you addressed our sales force, and our employees are still quoting you. In an age of information overload, having such a lasting impact is truly impressive.”

Misty Bryant

Nestlé

What's Happening!

Exciting Announcement!
Since inflation is hurting so many people around the world, We’ve decided to do something positive about this! All of David’s 8-week programs and specialty courses are now available for a special rate. For added flexibility, a convenient payment plan is also offered. Now is the perfect time to invest in your growth and take advantage of this exceptional offer.

FINDING MOTIVATION! JOY! AND A POSITIVE ATTITUDE!

We need this course right now, more than anything!


The world seems to have gone insane, but through this course we can help you raise your level, raise your game, and find that motivation, joy, and positive attitude once again.

If you require financial assistance for this 8-week course, a payment plan is available at $750 per month, payable over four consecutive months. Please note that payments will continue for two months following the completion of your two-month session with David. Contact David directly at (941) 266-7676, or by email at david@davidessel.com.


LEARN MORE

COUNSELING AND COACHING FOR EVERY AREA OF LIFE

We know how crucial accountability is to life changes, to dropping old habits or picking up new ones, so David created programs that are constantly being updated with the latest research in science and psychology, giving you the most powerful tools necessary to change your life now. 


If you require financial assistance for this 8-week course, a payment plan is available at $750 per month, payable over four consecutive months. Please note that payments will continue for two months following the completion of your two-month session with David. Contact David directly at (941) 266-7676, or by email at david@davidessel.com.



LEARN MORE

PERMANENT ALCOHOL/ ADDICTION/LIFE RECOVERY

David fully understands the world of addiction and recovery, as he struggled for many years before creating the program that has positively turned the lives of millions of people around 30 years ago.


The statement… “Once an alcoholic or addict, always an alcoholic or addict, is absolutely false!


You will learn so much with David in this program, because his work is being endorsed by treatment center owners as well as executives and every day people who have struggled with any type of addiction at all.


David works with addictions to : alcohol, sex, codependency, food, pot, opiates, porn, spending, tv, social media, video games, arguing, procrastination ....the list is endless! 


Join David as he brings an incredibly refreshing approach to long-term recovery. Anyone, can recover from any addiction for the rest of their lives… Following David‘s program.


Click below for more information, and start your pathway to full recovery with David today.


LEARN MORE

SUBSCRIBE TODAY TO DAVID'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Subscribe to David’s YouTube channel and get the latest videos produced on a daily basis, plus, you can peruse the 2500 free motivational videos he has there right now!

JOIN DAVID ESSEL'S
“LOOK TO LIFT OTHERS", INTERNATIONAL MOVEMENT FOR THE HUMAN RACE

Look to Lift Others
LEARN MORE

WORLDWIDE PRAYING CIRCLE

We all understand the world is challenged deeply right now. We also understand that prayer is a powerful medium to help everyone go to that next level regardless of what they’re struggling with.


We encourage you click on the button below to add your first name  or your initials as well as any other friends or family members that you know need to be prayed for.


We will be praying every day for the list as it comes in, and please let your friends and family members know this is available as well.

JOIN THE PRAYER CIRCLE NOW

Download a PDF version of David's Books for FREE!

Permanent Alcohol & Addiction Recovery!

A New Approach to Go Beyond “The Steps” to Peace, Health, and Joy for Busy Executives, and YOU! It’s time for permanent recovery! And this book, is your starting point! 

DOWNLOAD THE BOOK NOW!

The Ultimate Gratitude Journal

Learn David’s unique journaling method to help you overcome life‘s uncertainties! The Companion Book to: Helping Americans Heal!: The Ultimate Guide to Healing During These Challenging Times. Follow the program in this book and in just 52 weeks, you’ll be a radically changed person!

DOWNLOAD THE BOOK NOW!

Helping Americans Heal!

Finally! A book dedicated to help us all heal during these challenging and chaotic times! Along with his new monthly program, Helping Americans Heal™, this book discusses how to deal with and overcome depression, dependency, addictions, and other afflictions brought on by these stressful times.

DOWNLOAD THE BOOK NOW!

FREE Audibles of David's Newest Books!

Lessen Your Burdens

and Lift Your Spirits!

Learn how to create your own “Spiritual Mental Mastermind Program” to increase the inner peace we all desire.

Regardless of the massive challenges this world is facing, you can rise above, and create a deeper sense of peace with this incredibly effective and powerful program that David created, just for you! 

Mental Mastery and Maximum Performance for Professional Athletes

Take Your Career and Your Life to The Next Level!

As a sports psychology coach, David Essel decided to write this book after working 35 years with professional and college athletes from all over. This book is to help athletes rise above any challenge they are currently facing!


To purchase a soft cover or Kindle version of these book, visit out Books page

BUY BOOKS FROM AMAZON

About David Essel, M.S., O.M.


David Essel, M. S. O.M., is a number one best-selling author (12), counselor, master life coach, international speaker, radio/tv host and minister whose mission is to positively affect 2 million people or more every day, in every area of life, regardless of their current circumstances.


Celebrity Jenny McCarthy says "David is the new leader of the positive thinking movement."


Podcast
Read More About David

"I am beyond grateful to have come across David Essel's work, particularly his profound "One Thing" theory. You do not often encounter life coaches/counselors whose insights truly resonate and bring about tangible, lasting changes in your life, but David Essel is one of those rare gems.  can confidently say that David Essel's "One Thing" theory has been instrumental in shaping the life I lead today. Whether you're seeking to enhance your relationships, career, or personal growth, I wholeheartedly recommend tapping into David's wisdom and guidance. Your future self will thank you for it.  Thank you, David, for sharing your invaluable insights and for being a beacon of inspiration for countless individuals, myself included."

- Michele Hylton-Terry


Programs

Get Certified Today!

Life Coach Universe™ presents: "Permanent Alcohol/Addiction & Life Recovery Certification"

certificate

READY to help others? The world of addiction and alcoholism is out of control!


Become a “Certified Alcohol/Addiction Recovery Coach “, 1 on 1 with David from anywhere and earn between $50-$250 per hour!


Choose the best program for you.


Option one. Work with David one on one, one hour per week, one day per week, and you can complete the certification in 40 weeks.


Option two. Work with David one day per week, for two hours each day, and you can complete the certification in 20 weeks.

LEARN MORE!

Life Coach Universe™ presents:
"The Mental Health and Master Life Coach Certification"

certificate

David Essel has been certifying life coaches from around the world since 1996. His newest certification listed below, “The Mental Health and Master Life Coach Certification“, was designed for the very times we are in, due to the incredible mental, emotional, and physical challenges that people have been struggling with for the last three years!


Once certified, you will be a major part in the healing of our mental health crisis, and also, you will be able to work with individuals who may have a wide array of other challenges they are facing as well. Certified Master Life Coaches can help people with a variety of challenges, including mental health.

LEARN MORE!

Endorsements

David Essel is a true pioneer of Life Coaching....Counseling. . His coaching style and training really allows you to peel back the layers of the onion and get to the root of your issues. His heart is as big as his passion to help others become their best self in this lifetime. I'm truly grateful to have had the opportunity to be trained by David. If you're looking for help, or you would like to follow in his footsteps then I strongly recommend you get in touch with him. It will change the path of your life forever!"

Mindy Harley

David is the Mental Health & Master of Life Coaching and...... Counselng; his methods of focusing on the one-thing theory and removing limiting blocks to add action are transformational. He can heal you, me - America of all mental health issues, as every issue is mental health. Check out his many books and videos and get a consultation from one of the best. Thank you, David, for answering the call to serve and fulfill your purpose.

Rosey Y.

I recently had the life-changing experience of working with David and I cannot recommend him highly enough. When I first sought his help, I was trapped in a toxic relationship that had taken a severe toll on my mental and emotional well-being. David provided a safe, non-judgmental space where I felt truly heard and understood.

What sets David apart is his incredible empathy and expertise. He helped me navigate the complex emotions and difficult decisions with compassion and clarity. Through thoughtful guidance and practical strategies, David empowered me to reclaim my self-worth and establish healthy boundaries.

If you are struggling in a toxic relationship or dealing with any form of emotional turmoil, I wholeheartedly urge you to reach out to David. David is not just a counselor; he is a beacon of hope and a catalyst for positive change.

Robin Andresen

I've had the pleasure of getting to know and work with many people in the self development world (giants) as well as best selling authors, world renowned therapists, coaches, and mental health experts. David is at the top of a very short list. He's the go to guy. He's the guy the coaches go to for their own coaching. Really. He's helped me personally to navigate some rough waters. All of the above is the reason he's one of the few I've invited to be part of our magazine, Recovery Today Magazine. Love this guy. He's legit.

Rob Hannley

David's Blog

By David Essel August 20, 2025
Codependency destroys lives. Codependency destroys self-confidence. Codependency, destroys self-esteem, self love. Codependency creates extreme procrastination. Codependency can occur with a love relationship, family members, friends, coworkers, bosses… It comes from everywhere! In 2002, we labeled codependency as “the largest addiction in the world“, And today I stand by the same statement that I made in 2002. Codependency is so insidious, it can be so hard to see, to label, to identify, and then obviously it can be very difficult to remove. I spent 46 years in the world of counseling and mental health and relationships and addiction, recovery and attitude and spiritually, and everything you can imagine, and in the world of addiction recovery, and codependency is one of the trickiest to overcome. Why is that? Because it comes laced in pretty colors, it shows up with good intentions… But the end result is always negative. So when we jump and do something for a friend or a lover or family member time after time after time, and it puts us behind our schedule, or it takes time away to be with our family, or it takes time away to finish work… That is just one example of someone who is codependent. There are over 2000 spokes, in the world of codependency, which means there’s over 2000 different ways it can appear, which is why it’s so tricky to label identify and get rid of. Codependency can be looked at as walking on eggshells around people in your life, you’re afraid to be yourself or you’re afraid to have an opinion because certain people will put you down, so you become half of who you truly can be. Codependency can be a form of peer pressure, buying the latest pair of shoes because your friends have them is an outrageously strong sign that you are a codependent person. Codependency easily occurs in the world of alcoholism, where you might have friends that encourage you to come out and have a few drinks and you know it’s gonna end up with more than a few, but you go anyway because they’re giving you kind of a hard time they’re teasing you… And the minute you walk out the door, you are a flaming codependent. Codependency can occur with money, where we want to impress people, so whether we can afford it or not we buy clothes or jewelry or cars or houses to impress others, and it always backfires, because when you’re trying to impress or buy people‘s attention, you are going to lose. We have helped people who are extremely codependent to alcohol for 30 years become extremely independent to not only alcohol, but any other addiction. One of my clients who is now clean for about four months, cannot believe that he hasn’t had a sip of alcohol in four months, and that his life is radically changing. He has shattered his codependent relationship with alcohol. Another client, a woman, was extremely codependent to sugary type foods at night, which not only made her gain weight, but interfered with her confidence, her self-esteem, and eating sugar at night will definitely disrupt most people sleep... Continued Below ********************************************************************************************************************** Don't let the economy limit your healing! NEW LOWER FEES and MONTHLY PAYMENT OPTIONS, AVAILABLE TO WORK WITH DAVID! We have had so many requests from people who want to heal but, with inflation, they need to spread the fees with David over longer periods. Or, needed lower prices. We understand and agree! And, until the economy rebuilds, these new prices and payment options will stay in effect. If you need help with codependency, visit “codependency kills“ ... https://www.davidessel.com/co-dependency-kills If you need help in any other area of life, please click here… https://www.davidessel.com/executive-coaching You have been with David a long time and we are happy to assist everyone to higher levels of health, success, and peace. Love, Team David and David ********************************************************************************************************************** Since the age of 10, she had been calming her own internal emotions with sugar, instead of dealing with them. Within six months, we had completely eradicated the 40 year addiction to sugar, which allowed her codependency with this substance to be completely obliterated, her sleep improved dramatically, as well as her confidence and self-esteem. Another client, a woman had a very rough upbringing, not a lot of support from her mother or father, and had become codependent on finding men with money to take care of her financial needs. Of course, most relationships like this are going to implode, and by the time she got to me after six really terrible ending of relationships with very wealthy men, she understood completely after about four months of working together that she had become codependent on wealthy men so that she did not have to level up, get a job, maximize her potential, instead she was codependent to men so she did not have to work! 10 months after we started working together, codependency with wealthy men was completely destroyed, and she entered her first healthy relationship in her life! A major professional athlete, former client of mine, came to me because he was outrageously limited, in his ability to maximize his talent in his given sport, just four years earlier he had been rising and rising, and rising… He hit a massive plateau. He had been feeling depressed, he had experienced thoughts of depression, but because this would’ve meant reaching out to a counselor, the peer pressure from other professional athletes, telling him that he didn’t need any professional help. He just needed to get over himself… Kept him depressed much longer than he needed to be. And even with so many professional athletes today, making television commercials about mental health, there still is this underlying current amongst professionals that you just don’t talk about your personal life. You just don’t admit you have any kind of mental health issues because it might shorten your playing career. Thank God, my client finally reached out and admitted that he needed help, that he knew he had waited a little longer than he should have, and he broke that peer pressure in that moment! Six months later, we had totally taken care of his depression and he was back to playing at an exceptionally high level. A male client of mine came to me, discussing the fact that he may be leaning on sexuality too much in his relationships, and he felt it was the driving force of why he would be with any woman was just to be satisfied. How did he come to this mindset? As young boy, he saw his father in one affair after another, and he noticed that his mother never said anything, didn’t wanna rock the boat, and so he looked at his father‘s behavior as normal. As he grew up, he thought that you know it’s just great to have several women on the side that he can have sex with whenever he wants… But then it started to backfire. He started to have women catching onto his intentions, and for the first time in his life, he was rejected three times within about three months because these individuals knew that he was just there for sex. So he came in, and as we discussed why he got into this pattern, he was absolutely blown away that he was simply modeling his father from childhood. This is another form of codependency, when we follow the role model of someone when we are young, that is not showing us the healthy way to live, we just repeat. The patterns we're seeing because we believe that if my father or my mother or this person of this age is doing this, it must be OK! And another client, a woman, was role modeling her mother‘s behavior when she was a child that was codependent as well. On weekends, when her father worked, her mother would take her shopping for clothes, and hide them in the closet not letting her husband see the price tags. As you can imagine when this woman got older, she started repeating the same pattern until her husband caught her, which sent her to me. And yes, we shattered that codependent pattern that she had picked up from her mother and childhood as well. As you can imagine I could list 1000 different forms of codependency, with examples from clients over the last 46 years. I had become codependent to workaholism. A long time ago, I was also codependent in my intimate relationship by not really sharing as much of my emotional honesty as I do now, and all of this changed in 1997 when I spent 12 months working with another therapist who was an expert in codependency. She educated me in a way that was absolutely stunning, and from that year on this has been one of our greatest topics to help people heal with, codependency, because it comes in so many different shapes and sizes. For your free 20 minute session on the phone to discuss how you may be codependent, or maybe you understand your codependent and you’re looking for a little help to get out of it, just text us 941.266.7676 and our office will set you up with that call. This addiction can be defeated! Never give up hope ever! Too many people we’ve worked with have shattered codependency, our program is outrageously effective, and part of it is outlined in our book, “Love and relationship, secrets… That everyone needs to know.“ Now is the time to level up. If we can help you in any way whatsoever, I would love to. Sending love, David and Team David.
By David Essel May 6, 2025
WE HAVE CREATED A POWERFUL AND INCREDIBLY DISCOUNTED PROGRAM TO HELP YOU DEEPEN YOUR SPIRITUAL PATH FOR ONLY $75 PER SESSION!
By David Essel August 5, 2024
#1 BEST-SELLING AUTHOR, LIFE COACH & COUNSELOR DAVID ESSEL M.S. HAS BEEN SELECTED AS "THE BEST LIFE COACH IN FORT MYERS, FLORIDA" BY THE 2024 QUALITY BUSINESS AWARDS
Check our Blog

Subscribe to Our "Helping Americans Heal" Newsletter

Get the latest tips to move you through these challenging times in every area of your life.
(When you sign up, you will also receive a FREE PDF copy of David's Best-Selling book "Positive Thinking")

Newsletter