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David Shirly, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Anger management Depression Coping with life changes
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About me

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor currently working out of Florida and have been doing counseling work for over 7 years.

The foundation of my personal orientation is that "the client is the most important person in the therapeutic process." Building on client strengths is something I use in my sessions to really try and understand the client and help facilitate them to make the changes they want to make in their lives.

I have 7 years of experience working with clients in the group setting and individual settings. My specialty lies within anger management, depression and anxiety. I love listening to people and helping them find the tools to achieve their goals.

Professional experience

8yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Anger management Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, ADHD, Attachment Issues, Avoidant Personality, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Body Image, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Dependent Personality, Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Men's Issues, Money and Financial Issues, Mood Disorders, 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

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
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Messaging

License information

FL LMHC MH18828

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for David Shirly. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

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