- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Washington
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About David
David Evans is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington. He brings 20 years of experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting concerns. David speaks plainly and aims to make therapy feel practical and doable for busy people.
He combines techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy with reality-based problem solving. Sessions focus on setting clear, achievable steps and adjusting what isn’t working. That often means working on sleep, managing anger, or reducing compulsive behaviors linked to addiction.
Background and approach
David has worked across public health and community mental health settings as well as in independent practice. That background shaped his straightforward style and his emphasis on coaching skills alongside therapy. He also has experience addressing trauma, emotional abuse, and relationship friction without using stigmatizing labels.
Therapy with him is interactive. Conversations are guided by the client’s goals and practical planning. He adapts tools and pacing to match each person’s situation and priorities.
Sessions typically include goal-setting, skill practice, and regular check-ins on progress. David supports people through life transitions, parenting strain, career shifts, and coping with compassion fatigue or ADHD-related challenges. He encourages small steps that build toward steadier routines and clearer choices.
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches David lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
David often uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps identify unhelpful thoughts and shifts them into clearer, more useful thinking. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress by focusing on small behavior changes and practical tools.He also draws on mindfulness therapy to build present-moment awareness. Mindfulness practices can reduce reactivity, improve focus, and support better sleep and emotional regulation during stressful times.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels workable, then try methods that match those needs. Clients and the therapist check in regularly and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Online formats offer flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls let people keep face-to-face conversation without travel. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can work well for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick coaching, between-session support, and people who prefer writing over speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into life while using CBT and mindfulness techniques in everyday moments.
Questions people ask about David
What issues does David commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, and related problems such as sleep difficulties and self-esteem.
What is his general therapy style?
His style is warm and interactive, emphasizing respect and sensitivity. Sessions focus on setting goals and planning concrete steps toward change using collaborative conversation.
How much experience does he have?
David has 20 years of experience across independent practice and public health settings, which informs his practical, action-oriented approach.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a licensed mental health counselor - LMHC - and practices in Washington state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
David offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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