- Values-based work
- Skills focused
- Practical experience
About David
David Bradshaw is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Washington. He holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and has been practicing since October 2018. He combines direct, practical work with a calm, steady approach to help people facing emotional and life challenges.
He draws on several evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tailor sessions to each person. Sessions focus on skills people can use between meetings, like noticing unhelpful thoughts, practicing grounding techniques, and setting values-based goals. Motivation-focused techniques are used when people feel stuck or unsure about changing behaviors.
Before becoming a counselor, he spent five years working in corrections and law enforcement. That experience shaped his interest in trauma, addictions, and crisis response, and it informs a practical stance in sessions. He also enjoys yoga, meditation, martial arts, reading, and building desktop computers outside of work.
David helps with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, grief, ADHD, intimacy-related and relationship difficulties, and parenting strains. He also supports people navigating identity issues and sexual diversity, and those coping with attachment or abandonment concerns.
People can expect straightforward, collaborative work focused on realistic changes. He aims to make therapy fit day-to-day life while helping people build skills for managing difficult emotions and moving toward chosen values.
How evidence-based approaches work in online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then commit to actions that match their personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with small behavioral experiments to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means adjusting techniques and pacing as the relationship and progress unfold.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow a quicker check-in during a workday break. It also supports continuing care when someone is traveling or living outside the therapist's immediate area. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises for use in remote sessions so people practice skills between meetings and track what helps most.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma, grief, ADHD, and intimacy-related or relationship difficulties among many other concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, collaborative style drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and motivational techniques to build real-world skills.
What is his background and experience?
He has eight years of experience as a mental health professional and began practice in October 2018 after working five years in corrections and law enforcement.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Washington and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with 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 according to the therapist's availability.