I am a licensed therapist in Florida dedicated to supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My professional approach centers on helping clients navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. I specialize in addressing issues such as social anxiety, workplace stress, life transitions, and interpersonal communication.
My therapeutic practice is deeply compassionate and tailored to each individual's unique experiences. I focus on empowering clients to develop self-love, overcome isolation, and rediscover their sense of purpose. Whether you're struggling with mood disorders, relationship difficulties, or seeking personal transformation, I provide a supportive environment for meaningful healing and growth.
Drawing from evidence-based practices, I work collaboratively with clients to develop practical strategies for managing stress, building resilience, and creating positive life changes. My goal is to help you understand yourself more deeply, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and move towards a more fulfilling life.
Additional areas of focus:Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual dysfunction, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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David is great. Listens really well, genuinely cares about your well being and goals in life and helping you to reach those goals. Highly recommend.
Written on Jan 14, 2026 after therapy with David for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
David is great! Knowledgeable, professional, and understanding!
Written on Jan 12, 2026 after therapy with David for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
David is very good at reminding me that I'm not a bad person I just make bad choices sometimes. He's very responsive which is important for me in this difficult time
Written on Dec 30, 2025 after therapy with David for 3 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
David's insights have been very helpful he's worked with me. I have developed a bond with him that benefits both my therapy as well as a friendship I would recommend him to anybody
Written on Dec 20, 2025 after therapy with David for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions
David is a great therapist, very easy to speak with and makes me feel very comfortable. He is knowledgeable and I feel like we relate to each other
Written on Dec 19, 2025 after therapy with David for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
David feels like the perfect balance between a consonant professional but with an froendly approachableness. You respect his opinions and his thought process a lot.
Written on Nov 25, 2025 after therapy with David for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
David is super relatable, easy to talk to, and offers a lot of great help and advice to help handle and deal with your situation. He's taught me a lot about how to help myself and become a better person for those around me and internally
Written on Nov 20, 2025 after therapy with David for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
He's so understanding but will also question you. It's in a respectful way though. He's not a therapist that will just agree with everything he is challenging.
Written on Nov 14, 2025 after therapy with David for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Since meeting with David, I have every confidence he will be available for consultation when it's necessary . We discussed what was bothering me and making me anxious; which none of the therapists in my past pointed that out. I felt good about the session in so much as, my usual habit was to backslide into my comfort zone and take 2 steps backwards. I didn't do it this time. That is progress for me.
Written on Oct 29, 2025 after therapy with David for 1 month on issues concerning eating disorders
David is a true professional that understands my current and future needs as someone new to therapy and who receives help outside of therapy as well. He is honest, and guides me through various aspects of my life to find areas of improvement and create action plans against them. When we have achieved a goal, we celebrate and are honest about what next steps are and what risks could be involved. I highly recommend David.
Written on Sep 18, 2025 after therapy with David for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem
David is fantastic!
Written on Sep 16, 2025 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and addictions
David is down to earth and real. Easy to connect with and offers the best real talk ive had in a long time.
Written on Aug 22, 2025 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
He is great!
Written on Jul 30, 2025 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I had a therapist for two sessions before David and they were not good I wanted to quit therapy but I didn’t and switched therapists. That’s when I found David and everything changed with just one session. He’s very easy to talk to super helpful with his advice and really shows an interest when your talking and makes you feel super comfortable like your talking to a good friend of family member. I would recommend David to anyone 1000%
Written on Jul 06, 2025 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
I’ve been working with my therapist for quite a while now, and he used a joy to talk and be provides me a lot of insights.
Written on Apr 28, 2025 after therapy with David for 3 years and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and compassion fatigue
He is very good at listening and pointing out key issues to help you understand.
Written on Apr 23, 2025 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
My experience so far with David Shirly has been very positive. He engages on my terms that works for me and is helpful. He listens and provides feedback that is very helpful. As unsure as I was in the beginning I really enjoy working with him.
Written on Apr 13, 2025 after therapy with David for 2 months
Would strongly recommend to anyone. A good listener with very good ways to look at things.
Written on Mar 13, 2025 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
David was kind, patient, knowledgeable, and very helpful. Highly recommend.
Written on Jan 03, 2025 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
After our initial phone meeting I’m quite confident with David’s expertise and ability to understand my conflicts. He was very quick to identify my feelings / position in my conflicts. Looking forward to our next session!
Written on Dec 30, 2024 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and compassion fatigue
David is incredibly personable and professional. He listens and supports me with a lot of our talks, and offers advice wherever he can. I highly recommend him
Written on Dec 06, 2024 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
David is so easy to talk to. You can be so open with him that he truly listens to you.
Written on Dec 03, 2024 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders
This is my first time giving therapy a try, and David has been very welcoming and a great example for all other therapists to follow. I feel like he understands me and listens very well.
Written on Jul 17, 2024 after therapy with David for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management
David is the type of therapist that really listens to you and makes you feel like you’ve known him for years. He’s extremely passionate and very knowledgeable. It’s like talking to your best friend that you kind of don’t speak to everyday, but when you talk it’s hard to let go. Thank you David
Written on Apr 22, 2024 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I appreciate having David as my therapist. I feel like I am listened to and that we are making progress. He's very empathetic and confident. Glad to be working with him.
Written on Apr 16, 2024 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders
I really like David he is an Amazing therapist very understanding, patient, a good listener helpful and knowledgeable. I always feel a lot better, when speaking with David he helps me think more and look at things. I really do feel that I have and am improving . Thank you
Written on Mar 30, 2024 after therapy with David for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
A fantastic therapist, who takes the time to listen and help his patience by going the extra mile
Written on Mar 23, 2024 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
David is an excellent professional with a very approachable and effective style that has helped me immensely through the last 6 months working with him. I highly recommend him!!
Written on Mar 16, 2024 after therapy with David for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
It’s still early but he seems to be getting to the issue faster than the other therapist and that’s good. I am the kind of guy who need to “move the needle” and this seems to be what’s happening.
So yeah, so far so good.
Written on Mar 10, 2024 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and anger management
Great guy. Would recommend
Written on Mar 06, 2024 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
David is always working to help me achieve my goals. He’s an invaluable resource that I would recommend to anyone who is wanting to improve themselves.
Written on Jan 17, 2024 after therapy with David for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders
I highly recommend David Shirley. In my time with him I have been able to work through some problems that made me feel stuck. He is very knowledgeable and respectful. Takes the time to listen and truly get to know you to better help your needs.
Written on Jan 11, 2024 after therapy with David for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
David is kind and a good listener. He is thoughtful with his words. His care is much appreciated.
Written on Jan 10, 2024 after therapy with David for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
David keeps it real and challenges me to become a better version of myself in a supportive and empathetic way.
Written on Jan 02, 2024 after therapy with David for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
David is great. He listens, offers great feedback and is honest. He won't tell you something just to sugarcoat a situation. I can't recommend him enough.
Written on Dec 20, 2023 after therapy with David for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
David is very attuned to helping me find the path to resolution. He’s not afraid to challenge me and call out the gaps in my perception.
Written on Dec 03, 2023 after therapy with David for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Thank you he's very caring helping me to see how to do better already
Written on Nov 24, 2023 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
He listens intently, offer’s different perspectives or views on issues and how to deal with them. He helped me to get out of a dark place and I greatly recommend him for people.
Written on Nov 16, 2023 after therapy with David for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
The best
Written on Aug 23, 2023 after therapy with David for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
I would strongly recommend David to family and friends
Written on Aug 21, 2023 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and bipolar disorder
My interaction with David thus far has been brief, but I can say that he seems to be a very empathetic, engaging, and understanding while also challenging you
Written on Aug 06, 2023 after therapy with David for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions
My sessions with David, have changed my life. I'm new to therapy, so I have no prior therapist to relate to, but I am comfortable, and open which is a sign of good things.
Written on Jun 01, 2023 after therapy with David for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
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Written on Mar 27, 2023 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, and coaching
David is very flexible, honest, and cares deeply about his patients. He tells you not what you want to hear, but what you need to hear.
Written on Mar 16, 2023 after therapy with David for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I’ve only worked with David for a little over a month but in that short time he helped me find a better perspective on life and show me ways to deal with the issues I had going on internally. Great therapist!
Written on Mar 09, 2023 after therapy with David for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
David has been a key part of changing my mindset and life. As I got out of a long relationship, he helped me figure out who I am as a person and navigating through my life. He's someone that always listens and cares about me every single week. Couldn't recommend him enough!
Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with David for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
He is the best!!!
Written on Feb 11, 2023 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and bipolar disorder
I've worked with Dave through trauma, anxiety, depression, and ADHD issues for about a year. He's given me tools and the belief that I can succeed in working on myself and getting better.
Written on Jan 14, 2023 after therapy with David for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Great therapist
Written on Dec 22, 2022 after therapy with David for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief
Always listening and thankful for keeping me on the right track
Written on Sep 26, 2022 after therapy with David for 1 year and 4 months
I am really enjoying my therapy sessions with David, I feel a lot better in myself & can already see positive changes after just 2 weeks.
I look forward to my weekly sessions.
Written on Sep 19, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Amazing guy who truly cares about that you’re saying to him
Written on Sep 13, 2022 after therapy with David for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
He’s amazing and keeps things real with you.
Written on Sep 02, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
David, is a great person to talk to, and helps you to see life better.
Written on Aug 26, 2022 after therapy with David for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
David has been extremely insightful and communicative during our sessions. He’s very understanding and quick to respond when needed. I highly recommend him.
Written on Jun 19, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, career difficulties, and adhd
It’s been more than one and half year doing therapy with David. He always gives me tools which I can access and work on things. We take one step at a time sometimes go a step back reflect abs move ahead.
Written on Jun 05, 2022 after therapy with David for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and compassion fatigue
David is a great person - easy to talk to and very helpful. I appreciate all of his help!
Written on Jun 05, 2022 after therapy with David for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Having David as a therapist was great! He was able to provide valuable resources and insight into my issues at a deeper cognitive level which allowed me to approach my problems and thought processes in new productive ways. David was able to teach me valuable things about myself, how I think, and how to deal with my thoughts and get better. I would definitely recommend david as after 4-5 months I was able to feel as though much of my confusion and troubles were mostly solved in terms of what I should be doing. You definitely will feel validated in your thoughts and happier knowing that there are great people like david who can help you!
Written on Apr 06, 2022 after therapy with David for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
I’ve had therapists before but David is my favorite by far. He’s very easy to talk to.
Written on Mar 23, 2022 after therapy with David for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
David is a great listener, and makes me feel heard and understood. He validates my feelings, and helps me figure out coping skills using CBT so I can be the best version of myself. Even though I have tried therapy in the past, he is by far the best therapist I've ever had. 12/10 highly recommend!!
Written on Mar 13, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
There to help you along while you put in the work.
Written on Mar 08, 2022 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and adhd
Love David vibe, makes me feel relaxed and open is perfect for therapy
Written on Mar 05, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and compassion fatigue
I’m very lucky to have David as my therapist. He’s attentive and respectful and he’s never in a hurry.
Written on Dec 02, 2021 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
David has been a great help getting me back on track. Nice to have someone I can confide in and help me sort through my thoughts.
Written on Nov 29, 2021 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
David has been amazing. I've always been against the idea of therapy and extremely reluctant to believe its value. However, after just 4 sessions with David, I've had a complete change in mindset.
I feel heard and respected during our sessions and it feels like he actually cares about me and my time. I can't recommend David enough, he rocks! 10/10
Written on Nov 09, 2021 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
It is our second conversation and I'm feeling that David is beginning to understand what I am looking to achieve. I've had a lot of therapy, yet repeat the same behaviors that do not serve me. I feel David is catching on to what happens in my head when situations get challenging for me, and is open to the ideas of how he can help. I have asked David if we can start to peel back the onion in to where in my childhood some of these issues are stemming from. He is eager and almost excited to delve in. I'm 100% up for it.
Written on Oct 29, 2021 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
David has been an extremely helpful resource for me after I went through several major life changes and decided to seek some help. Having someone who is friendly and open with me while working through my issues has proven immensely helpful. I would recommend David for anyone who is uncomfortable in their current situation and wants to help improve their frame of mind.
Written on Oct 13, 2021 after therapy with David for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
David has been extremely respectful and responsive. He reassures and has extra resources of strategies that help you cop with your situation. He has been extremely helpful in just a short period of speaking to one another.
Written on Sep 06, 2021 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Mr. Shirly is really great! He takes the time to listen and help while also making sure you’re understanding what’s going on yourself and not just telling you how you feel. He’s super easy to talk to and open up to. Highly recommend!
Written on Sep 06, 2021 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
David has been amazing at helping me navigate my feelings and relationships within my life. He helps see different perspectives and challenges me to be honest with myself. He’s been great.
Written on Aug 10, 2021 after therapy with David for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coaching
Terrific!
Written on Jul 17, 2021 after therapy with David for 2 months
Definitely easy to talk too and ask great questions.
Haven't been disappointed at all with having David for my counselor and using the better help tools. Highly recommend David to counsel for
Written on Jul 06, 2021 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
David is a great help. He is able to put things into perspective and help you understand and process your emotions and feelings in a healthy manner. From a man who's never had any type of therapy before, he really helped me to accept that it's OK for men to have all these emotions and it's ok to talk about them in safe places. I highly recommend David!
Written on Jun 16, 2021 after therapy with David for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
I look forward my sessions with David... we only had 2 sessions and I felt a really good connection. He listen and is emphatic about my concerns. Finds ways to stimulate my thinking and offers different perspectives. I recommend him!
Written on Jun 04, 2021 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Very knowledgeable and easy to talk to and get along with. I would recommend David to anyone struggling with anxiety issues!
Written on May 13, 2021 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues
David is a fantastic. He asks really great questions and takes the time to understand you and provide solutions that are useful.
Written on May 07, 2021 after therapy with David for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
David is very personable, reliable, and easy to work with. He always finds a way to get me to work out my issues in a collaborative fashion that feels really like I’m actually learning how to help myself. He has been a really wonderful addition to my life.
Written on May 07, 2021 after therapy with David for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
I'm not one who likes Therapy, however Dave makes it seem more like friends talking . He is absolutely outstanding, I would highly recommend him to all I know.
Written on Apr 14, 2021 after therapy with David for 1 month on issues concerning anger management
Best Therapist I’ve ever had!!
Written on Mar 19, 2021 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
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