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David Shirly, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationships Anger management Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

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

8 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationships Anger management Depression

Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, ADHD, 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, 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
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

FL LMHC MH18828

Reviews

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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

He’s great!

Written on Mar 27, 2025 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management

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