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David Evans

David Evans

Therapist · Washington

Practical, respectful therapy for life changes

  • Direct supportive style
  • Goal focused work
  • Values centered

About David

David Evans is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 20 years of experience. He focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship concerns. He aims to offer a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can name their difficulties and plan steps forward.

He frames sessions as warm and interactive conversations. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Reality Therapy ideas to help people spot unhelpful patterns and try new behaviors. He adapts the pace and topics to each person’s needs and preferences.

David has worked across community and clinical settings and in private practice. That background informs how he helps people manage parenting challenges, career stress, sleep problems, and compassion fatigue. He also supports people processing trauma, abuse, and intimacy-related concerns.

In sessions he focuses on clear goals and small experiments to test change. He blends talking, skill practice, and reflective work so progress feels concrete. He also uses narrative and motivational techniques to help people clarify values and stay engaged with change.

People who value a direct but empathetic approach may find his style helpful. He encourages clients to set manageable steps and checks in on what’s working. If someone is ready to take a step toward feeling steadier, he offers practical support and collaboration.

Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits

David often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then test new ways of acting. That approach is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and managing stress.

He also uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people build attention and calm in day-to-day life. Mindfulness can help with stress, anger, and improving focus when ADHD or overwhelm are present.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then recommend ways of working that fit those goals. That collaborative conversation may lead to a mix of techniques rather than a single method.

Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the biography does not list formats. Online work can still make therapy easier to fit into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, and make scheduling evening or morning appointments more practical. Different approaches can be adapted to remote sessions so that skills practice, reflection, and goal-setting remain central to care.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesLGBTFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

David helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting, career stress, sleep problems, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and related concerns listed in his specialties.

What is his general therapeutic approach?

His style is warm and interactive, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Reality Therapy ideas. He focuses on clear goals, skill practice, and small experiments to support change.

How much experience does he have?

He has 20 years of experience working in community settings and private practice in Washington.

What credentials and region apply?

He holds the LMHC credential and practices in Washington state.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.

How does cost work?

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

How do I get started?

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

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