- Client-centered care
- Skills-focused work
- Ten years experience
About David
David Shirly is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, and relationship challenges. He offers straightforward, compassionate support for people feeling stuck by depression, anger, trauma, or intimacy-related concerns. David uses clear, practical steps to help clients begin to feel steadier and regain control of daily life.
He brings ten years of experience to sessions and pairs that background with a client-centered way of working. That means conversations begin with the person's priorities and move at a pace that fits their needs. Many people come with problems like sleep disruption, low self-esteem, parenting stress, or difficulties tied to ADHD and substance use, and he helps them break those problems into manageable steps.
Therapy often includes hands-on skills for managing strong emotions, improving communication, and solving recurring patterns tied to attachment, abandonment, or codependency. David also addresses concerns connected to body image, kink and alternative sex culture, and the fallout from separation or domestic violence. He focuses on what changes a person can try between sessions to make progress.
Sessions aim to build practical coping tools and clearer self-understanding. David works with each person to create realistic goals and small experiments that fit their life. He encourages steady, measurable change rather than quick fixes.
People who want to begin meet by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability. International clients may be accepted, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapy approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy asks the therapist to follow the person's lead and build sessions around what matters most to them. It focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping people decide which changes to try next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks worries and behaviors into smaller parts so people can test new ways of thinking and acting; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships, including techniques for distress tolerance and communication.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest one or a mix of these methods. That choice is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
Confirm current online session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Many people find online appointments easier to fit into busy days, whether they need shorter check-ins, sessions that avoid travel time, or options that make scheduling across time zones simpler. Licensed professionals can use online work to focus on skill practice, talk-throughs, and goal-setting that translate into everyday life.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, anger, depression, trauma, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, parenting strain, self-esteem, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include attachment, abandonment, codependency, body image, and substance use.
What is the therapeutic style like?
Sessions are client-centered and practical. David blends evidence-based methods to teach coping skills and improve communication.
How long has he been practicing?
He has ten years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with licensure in New York and Florida and practices from Florida.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He accepts international clients, but it is recommended to confirm any jurisdictional or scheduling details before booking.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.