David Sullivan is a licensed counselor with more than two decades of work in mental health. He offers straightforward, practical help for people wrestling with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship difficulties, and self esteem concerns. He writes plainly and aims to help clients move forward in ways that match their values and goals.
He holds a Master of Arts in Counseling and a Master of Divinity, and uses that background only to inform his thinking rather than to impose beliefs on others. David draws heavily on Cognitive Behavioral ideas while also using client-centered, mindfulness, and motivational techniques to shape sessions. He emphasizes slowing down reactions, noticing unhelpful thoughts, and building clearer choices.
Sessions focus on concrete skills and real-life steps. David helps people set goals, practice assertiveness and boundaries, and make plans for career direction or recovery from substance concerns. He also guides work around grief, trauma, intimacy struggles, and coping with major life changes.
He has worked with a wide range of presenting concerns over 23 years in the field. David is comfortable working across regions and accepts international clients; sessions are conducted in English. For people wanting a practical, thought-focused approach to change, he frames therapy as collaborative problem solving.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. He uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time.
How his approaches fit into online work
David often blends Cognitive Behavioral ideas with client-centered and mindfulness practices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, respect, and following the client's agenda to build trust and clarity. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention skills that reduce reactivity and support better coping with strong emotions.
Choosing the right mix of approaches happens together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. That collaborative process guides whether sessions lean toward skill practice, reflective conversations, or short motivational work to encourage change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which online or in-person options are available before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy life, cut travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand. Many people find that skill-focused work, thought exercises, and guided mindfulness translate well to remote sessions, and David adapts methods to suit each person's practical needs.
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
David addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship issues, grief, trauma and abuse, self esteem, sleep and eating issues, career questions, and ADHD.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a mix of approaches with a strong Cognitive Behavioral foundation. Sessions are practical, focused on noticing thoughts and building skills to handle stress and relationship challenges.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He brings 23 years of experience in mental health and combines counseling and theological study to inform his work without imposing beliefs on clients.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LCPC and LPC credentials and works from Michigan while serving clients in multiple regions.
Which languages and regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients from a range of regions.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current online or in-person options when booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and the therapist's arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
