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David Evans

David Evans

LMHC

Therapist · Washington · 20+ years of experience

Practical, direct therapy for strong feelings and change

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  • Calm and respectful
  • Action-oriented planning
  • Mindful and practical

About David

David Evans is a Washington-based licensed mental health counselor with 20 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anger, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, or struggles with addiction. He presents a calm, respectful presence and focuses on practical next steps rather than labels.

In sessions he keeps the work direct and interactive. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Reality Therapy ideas to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. He also draws on mindfulness and motivational approaches to help people notice patterns and find momentum for change.

He has worked in private practice and community settings over two decades, seeing people with trauma, emotional abuse, parenting concerns, career stress, sleep problems, and attention differences. That background informs a flexible style that adapts to each person’s needs and goals.

David designs short-term plans with clear steps, and he adjusts them as progress unfolds. Conversations focus on what is most urgent and what will make daily life feel better. He aims to help people build new habits, manage strong feelings like anger, and reconnect with what matters to them.

If someone is ready to try therapy, he asks them to complete a short questionnaire and then schedules sessions that fit their routine. He works in English and maintains a professional, compassionate manner throughout the process.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issues

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Washington

Languages

English

Approaches that guide online work and next steps

David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and then test new ways of thinking and behaving, which can reduce stress and anger. He also uses Mindfulness Therapy to build awareness of strong feelings and to create calmer responses in daily life. These approaches are practical and often focus on small, repeatable changes that add up over time.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions may blend skills training, goal-setting, and reflective discussion so the plan fits what the client wants to achieve.

Session formats and scheduling can affect how therapy fits into everyday life, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use a mix of practical exercises and discussion to help people manage anger, improve sleep, and cope with life changes while keeping therapy aligned with their goals.

At a glance

Listed location
Washington
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
LMHC
Languages
English
License (Washington)
LMHC · No. LH 00011264
NPI
1215181193

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and sleep concerns, and related challenges.

How would sessions typically feel or flow?

Sessions are warm and interactive with practical problem solving. Conversations focus on steps you can try between meetings.

What is his clinical background and experience?

He has 20 years of experience in private practice and community mental health settings, supporting people with trauma, abuse, and a wide range of life stresses.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, based in Washington state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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