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David Evans

Therapist · Washington

David Evans, LMHC

Solution-focused counselor for daily habits

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  • Practical strategies
  • Collaborative planning
  • Thought-focused work

About David

David Evans is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington with 20 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns. He often works with issues around addiction, trauma and intimacy. Sessions are practical and focused on everyday thoughts and habits that get in the way of feeling steady.

In session he offers a warm, interactive style and treats people with respect and compassion. He avoids stigmatizing labels and works collaboratively to set clear goals. Much of his work uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice thought patterns and change everyday habits. He also draws on Reality Therapy ideas to plan concrete, positive steps for daily life.

David tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs. He follows up on progress and adjusts strategies when something isn’t working. He has experience helping people recover from physical trauma and emotional abuse, and supports those coping with career stress and sleep problems.

Clients can expect straightforward talk, practical coping tools, and short-term goal setting when that fits their needs. He blends skill-building with space to tell your story. Over time this can help reduce worry and create clearer routines.

He practices as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - based in Washington and brings two decades of clinical work to sessions. If you want a therapist who focuses on changing thoughts and daily habits, he offers an approach grounded in everyday steps and problem solving.

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

Approaches for changing thoughts and daily habits

David often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together and teaches practical exercises to shift unhelpful thinking and routines. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on paying attention to the present moment and building simple habits to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with you to decide which methods match your goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration may mean trying a skill-focused plan first or spending a few sessions on life story work to identify patterns.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins around a work break, evening appointments, or not needing to commute. It also lets people practice skills in the places they need them most. A therapist and client can adapt pacing and tools to match day-to-day routines and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, career challenges, and related difficulties.

What is his therapeutic style like?

The approach is warm and interactive with straightforward conversation and practical planning. Sessions emphasize goal setting and changing everyday thoughts and habits.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings 20 years of professional experience working in private practice and public mental health settings.

What credentials and location apply?

He holds the LMHC credential and practices in Washington state.

Which languages are offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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