- Warm and interactive
- Goal focused
- Practical steps
About David
David Evans is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 20 years of experience. He focuses on practical help for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and parenting problems. He aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and clear.
David uses a warm and interactive style in session. He avoids stigmatizing labels and listens for concrete goals clients want to reach. Conversations are tailored to what each person needs, so plans are simple and focused on daily life.
He combines cognitive behavioral ideas with Reality Therapy to help people change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior. He also draws on mindfulness and motivational techniques to support coping and motivation. Sessions include planning small, achievable steps between meetings.
David’s background includes work in private practice and public health settings in Washington. Over two decades he has helped people with trauma and emotional abuse, career strain, sleep problems, ADHD concerns, compassion fatigue, and issues around intimacy and sexual culture.
He works with adults on practical problems like communication, commitment concerns, grief after separation, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. His approach is to partner with each person to build skills and clearer choices.
If someone is ready to begin, David supports the planning and early steps toward change while adapting methods to fit real life needs.
Approaches that guide online sessions
David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior that worsen distress, then practice small changes that lead to clearer results. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress management.He also uses the Gottman Method ideas for relationship-focused work, emphasizing practical communication skills and steps to rebuild trust and closeness. That can help with intimacy-related issues and communication problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then choose or combine approaches together. Clients and therapist decide collaboratively what feels most helpful as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when time is tight, or allow conversations without travel time. It also lets people maintain continuity of care when routines change, while the therapist adapts methods to each person’s needs.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does David help with?
He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, sleep problems, ADHD-related issues, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is warm and interactive, avoiding stigmatizing labels and focusing on respectful, practical conversations that lead to clear next steps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience working in private practice and public health settings in Washington.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, practicing in Washington State.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.