- Practical coping skills
- Strengths-focused care
- Longtime clinical experience
About David
David Whiteman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 26 years of experience. He approaches therapy believing people know their story and already hold strengths that can help them move forward. He aims to support and empower clients taking steps toward change. He works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, career strain, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.
In sessions he uses straightforward, collaborative methods. He listens first, then helps identify small, practical steps a person can try between meetings. He draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to match ideas to each person’s needs. He also uses Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques when a client wants clearer, goal-oriented momentum.
His practice pays attention to how past attachment patterns and abandonment issues show up now. He often helps people manage control issues, codependency, communication problems, and the stresses of caregiving or blended family life. He also supports clients coping with cancer, body image worries, autism-related concerns, and responses to natural or human-caused disasters.
David believes change begins with small choices and guided practice. His sessions focus on workable skills, clearer thinking, and building on what already works in a person’s life. People meet him to address immediate struggles and to build tools for ongoing challenges.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
David commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice hard thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and trying small behavior changes to reduce symptoms and improve daily routines.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to what matters most, talk through options, and try approaches that fit the client’s goals and preferences. Clients and therapist can shift emphasis over time as needs change.
The source biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering easier scheduling around work or caregiving. It also supports working with practical exercises at home and letting the therapist see how daily routines play out, while the choices about video, phone, or messaging formats should be confirmed ahead of time.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, career strain, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a straightforward, collaborative approach that starts with listening and then focuses on practical steps to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 26 years of professional work experience as a counselor.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Indiana.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.