- Men's wellbeing focus
- Skills and values driven
- English sessions
About David
David Bradshaw is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington. He brings eight years of clinical experience and a calm, practical style to sessions. He blends evidence-based approaches with straightforward conversation to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, mood concerns, and relationship or intimacy challenges.
He uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to build coping skills. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill practice, and real-life steps. He also draws on client-centered and motivational interviewing approaches to keep work grounded in each person's values and readiness for change.
David trained with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and holds a Washington LMHC. Before counseling he worked five years in corrections and law enforcement, experience that shaped his practical approach to safety, routine, and behavior change.
Outside of work he reads widely, practices yoga and meditation, and trains in martial arts. He enjoys building desktop computers and backpacking in places like the Pasayten Wilderness Area.
He helps people who identify as LGBT and those facing grief, parenting stress, ADHD, trauma, bipolar symptoms, eating concerns, or challenges around career and self-esteem. International clients may be supported in English. To begin, users should follow the site Start Therapy flow and complete the matching questionnaire.
Online approaches that focus on skills and values
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values even when thoughts or feelings are difficult. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and moods interact and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with depression, anxiety, and some addiction-related behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication skills; it can be helpful for intense emotions and relationship conflicts.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques together, and adjust methods based on what fits the person's needs and preferences. Clients can expect a mix of skill practice, values work, and straightforward discussion to shape a plan that feels manageable.
The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from locations that reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can guide which tools and exercises adapt well to remote work and help integrate skills into everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and relationship issues, eating concerns, parenting strain, ADHD, and related challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered techniques, and motivational interviewing into straightforward sessions focused on skills and values.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience as a counselor, having practiced since October 2018 and previously worked five years in corrections and law enforcement.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is a Washington Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Washington State.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is open to working with international clients who use English.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking through the platform's scheduling flow.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.