I am licensed in Virginia with 3 years of professional work experience. I take a grounded, transparent approach to counseling, and work with people to explore their underlying emotions and patterns of thinking that cause people to struggle. I feel that someone does not need to be struggling to seek counseling. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, PTSD, anger, substance use, self-harm, suicidality, grief, personality disorders, families, and couples. I am certified to diagnose and treat personality disorders.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Antisocial Personality, Avoidant Personality, Dependent Personality, Dissociation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and Shame, Narcissism, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic Stress, Self-Harm, Young Adult Issues
VA LPC 0701011817
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David is incredibly insightful, compassionate and attentive to my care. He is helping me in ways no other therapist has before. 10/10 would recommend to everyone!
Written on Jan 13, 2023 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes