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David Evans

Therapist

David Evans

LMHC

Washington · 20+ years of experience

Supportive counselor focused on practical change

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Step 1

  • 20 years experience
  • CBT informed work
  • Compassionate and direct

About David

David Evans is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Washington with 20 years of experience. He focuses on practical help for common struggles like anxiety, stress, depression, relationship strain, and addiction. He aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where people can talk through what matters to them and take steps toward feeling steadier.

In sessions he uses conversational, solution-focused work. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Reality Therapy ideas to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try small, doable changes. He adapts each plan to fit a person’s life rather than offering one-size-fits-all fixes.

He has worked in private practice and community settings over two decades, supporting people with trauma, parenting challenges, career stress, and sleep problems. He also brings experience helping people with ADHD, intimacy and sexual concerns, and issues related to aging and attachment.

His style is warm and interactive. Conversations are respectful and direct, and he avoids stigmatizing labels. He works with clients to set clear, achievable goals and checks progress along the way.

To begin he asks about current struggles and priorities, then co-creates a plan that fits the person’s schedule and goals. He mentions flexibility for morning and evening appointments and adjusts pacing to match each client’s needs.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits

David often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT sessions focus on simple skills that can reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or change patterns that fuel depression.

He also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach ways of paying attention that reduce reactivity and build calm. Mindfulness skills can be short practices used between sessions to steady mood and improve focus.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is reviewed.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and lowering travel time so therapy is easier to keep up. Online sessions can make shorter check-ins possible when life is busy, or allow scheduling outside standard office hours. The biography does not specify which remote formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking to make sure they fit your routine.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does David help with?

He supports people dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, career concerns, and related areas such as ADHD and trauma.

What is his general therapy style?

His style is warm and interactive, focused on practical steps. Sessions emphasize respectful conversation, goal setting, and trying concrete changes between meetings.

What is his professional background?

He has 20 years of clinical experience in private practice and community services, working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, abuse, and life transitions.

What are his credentials and location?

He holds the LMHC credential and practices in Washington state.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and the therapist’s scheduling. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

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