- Years in practice
- 12
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Career difficulties
About David
David Rawlins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan with 12 years in mental health. He focuses on parenting concerns alongside stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and relationship and intimacy issues. He aims to create a calm, approachable space where people can talk about what matters to them.
David keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He listens first, then helps people identify small changes they can try. Strategies often draw on cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to manage mood, sleep, and cravings.
Background and approach
He also uses motivational conversations to help people find momentum around career or recovery goals. His background includes work in community mental health, supervising counselors, and running a independent practice. He earned a master’s degree in counseling from Argosy University - Nashville and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Siena Heights University.
Those roles shaped his focus on skill-building and real-life coping tools. In sessions he aims for a relaxed, nonthreatening tone so people feel safe speaking up. He teaches practical skills to handle stress, regulate emotions, and rebuild routines after traumatic events.
The goal is to leave each session with at least one concrete step to try that week. People who want help with parenting challenges, mood shifts, or changing behavior will find straightforward coaching and evidence-informed techniques. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
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
- Trauma and abuse
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Antisocial personality
- Body image
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- First responder issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Personality disorders
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Trichotillomania
- Young adult issues
Approaches David lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-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.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
David often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and changing patterns that affect parenting. He also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance when feelings become overwhelming or self-harm urges arise.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He listens to each person's goals and preferences, then suggests approaches to try together. If something isn’t working, he adjusts the plan so the work fits the person's life and needs.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to keep that process going. Video calls let people have longer conversations and practice skills together. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat or text-based messaging can be used for brief check-ins, homework support, and staying connected between sessions. These options make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules and to keep progress moving forward.
Questions people ask about David
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, sleeping and eating problems, parenting challenges, bipolar mood concerns, and related areas.
What is his therapeutic style?
The approach is client-centered and practical. He listens first, then uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to teach coping skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of experience in mental health, including work in community mental health, supervising counselors, and operating a independent practice in Michigan.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan and holds a master’s degree in counseling from Argosy University - Nashville.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How are fees and starting steps handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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