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David Evans

David Evans, LMHC

Therapist in Washington

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

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20 years of experience listed

LMHC professional credentials

English languages

  • Warm interactive style
  • Goal oriented planning
  • 20 years experience

About David

David Evans is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington with 20 years of experience. He focuses on practical steps that help people feel steadier and more capable. He is known for a warm, interactive style that treats people with respect and compassion.

He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, career strain, and self esteem concerns. He also supports people dealing with relationship strain, grief after separation, parenting frustrations, and the effects of trauma and abuse. His approach is straightforward and goal oriented.

David draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Reality Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. He blends that with Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy when it helps to map life stories and find what motivates change. Sessions focus on planning small, realistic steps and tracking what works.

He tailors conversations and plans to each person’s situation. That can mean working on sleep routines one week and communication skills the next. He aims to make therapy useful for everyday life, not just talk.

David has worked in independent practice and community behavioral health settings. He brings two decades of direct experience to each session and adapts methods based on the person in front of him. To begin, people choose the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to his availability.

How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions

David commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thought patterns and test small behavior changes that ease stress and anxiety. CBT is practical and goal focused, which can help with sleep, worry, and managing mood.

He also uses the Gottman Method principles for relationship concerns to improve communication and reduce conflict, and Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention practices that reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation. These approaches are explained in plain terms and applied to the problems a person brings.

Choosing a method is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest approaches to try. Plans are adjusted over time based on what feels most helpful for the individual.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commute time, or allow a quieter check in during a work break. Licensed professionals can use the approaches above in remote sessions to focus on skill building, planning, and tracking progress without promising any specific outcome.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issues

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Washington

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strain, parenting challenges, self esteem issues, and trauma among other concerns.

What is his general therapy style?

His style is warm and interactive, focusing on respect and practical steps rather than labels.

How much experience does he have?

He has 20 years of clinical experience working in independent practice and community health settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is listed as LMHC and practices in Washington state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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