- Years in practice
- 22
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Washington
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About David
David Chaus is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington with 22 years of clinical experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and parenting concerns. He aims to make the first step easier for people who are worried or overwhelmed.
He focuses on practical conversation and a tailored plan rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Sessions address communication problems, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and the emotional fallout of divorce and separation.
Background and approach
He also has experience related to substance use and isolation or loneliness. David says respect, sensitivity, and compassion guide his work. He adapts language and strategies to fit each person's situation.
That means parents and caregivers get straightforward techniques to try between sessions. In practice he listens first, then outlines short-term steps and longer-term goals. He balances coping skills with space to process difficult events.
Over time the aim is to reduce intense reactions and build steadier routines. People who choose him can expect a calm, direct style and an emphasis on workable changes. He supports clients as they try new behaviors and learn different ways to respond to stress.
The work is paced to match each person's needs and comfort level.
What David works with
Everything David lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else David helps people with.
Evidence-based approaches and online access
David uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on reducing symptoms and teaching new coping skills. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches breathing, grounding, and behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood. These techniques are useful for stress, panic, and everyday worry.Another approach emphasizes processing distressing events in a paced way so they cause less disruption day to day. This work helps people who have experienced trauma or repeated hurt to regain steadier emotional balance and clearer thinking.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. He will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and current situation. That often means trying a few techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can fit into a tight schedule or require less bandwidth, and chat or messaging are useful for brief check-ins or ongoing support between appointments. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and keep work moving forward without traveling to an office.
Questions people ask about David
What issues does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and parenting concerns. Additional focus areas include communication problems, divorce and separation, isolation or loneliness, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His style is practical and conversational, with an emphasis on listening first and building a plan together. He offers concrete steps to try between sessions and time to process difficult experiences.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 22 years of professional work experience to his practice. That background includes a range of clinical settings and issues related to mood, trauma, and substance use.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, licensed in Washington. His practice is based in Washington state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options let people choose the format that fits their schedule and needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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