David Rawlins

David Rawlins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan. He brings 12 years of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on anger alongside concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, and relationship and intimacy-related issues. He works with adolescents and adults who are trying to move past obstacles in their personal or work lives.

David aims to build a relaxed, non-threatening relationship so people feel comfortable talking. He treats asking for help as a strength and concentrates conversations on the issues that matter most to each person. His style is straightforward and practical, with an emphasis on learning skills that can be used between appointments.

He uses approaches like Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor sessions to each person. That mix lets him address symptoms such as low mood, anger, sleep and eating troubles, and difficulties with substance use or compulsive behaviors.

David earned a master’s degree in counseling from Argosy University - Nashville and a bachelor’s in psychology from Siena Heights University. His background includes community mental health work, supervising counselors, and teaching counseling students, alongside running a private practice in Lake Orion, Michigan.

In sessions he teaches coping skills for stress and trauma, helps people clarify career and life decisions, and supports work on self-esteem and identity. He invites people who want direction or relief from ongoing struggles to consider starting a conversation.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the person leads the conversation and the therapist reflects and clarifies. It helps people who need a calm space to sort their feelings and make decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches concrete techniques to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and sleep or eating problems.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, which can help when anger or intense mood swings are a problem.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods feel most useful based on their concerns, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying a few techniques and adjusting as progress is made.

Session formats supported by this profile were not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also gives flexibility to schedule around work, school, or parenting obligations while still learning practical skills and strategies.