- Trauma and abuse support
- Addiction experience
- Client-centered care
About David
He focuses on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. He also addresses sleep and eating issues, parenting and fatherhood stresses, career strain, attention difficulties, and compassion fatigue. His work includes support for people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver strain, and substance-related concerns.
David draws on client-centered approaches to build trust and make sessions feel approachable. He listens closely and helps people name what matters to them. From there he uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to change unhelpful thoughts and reactions in practical steps.
He has direct experience with addiction care and has worked in medication assisted treatment settings. That background informs how he talks about substance use, relapse risk, and practical coping across daily life. He combines that experience with narrative and emotionally focused approaches to help people reframe difficult stories and strengthen important relationships.
Sessions emphasize collaboration and small, doable changes. David aims to create a relaxed atmosphere where people can be honest and explore next steps. To start, people answer a short matching questionnaire and then schedule based on availability.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. Online sessions let the therapist reflect back what matters and help people clarify goals and priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety, cravings, or low mood. That approach works well when a therapist and client set clear, practice-oriented exercises to try between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative decision is revisited as work progresses so methods can be adjusted based on what helps most.
Confirm available session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand. It also lets people continue care when medical stressors or recovery needs make regular in-person visits harder. Ask about session length and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements fit daily routines.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship concerns, sleep and eating issues, parenting and fatherhood matters, career strain, ADHD, and related areas like caregiver stress and chronic illness.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a client-centered approach with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, narrative work, and emotionally focused methods to help people identify problems and try manageable changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of licensed counseling-specific experience and additional decades of healthcare experience that inform his work with medical and addiction-related issues.
Which credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices with a Virginia location listed.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost and how are payments handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.