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David Sprouse

David Sprouse

LCPC, LPC

Therapist · Virginia · 5+ years of experience

Practical counseling for anger and stress management

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  • Person-centered
  • Practical tools
  • Calm style

About David

David Sprouse is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people manage anger and related struggles. He holds LCPC and LPC credentials and brings five years of licensed counseling experience alongside a long background in healthcare. He aims to create a calm, straightforward space where people can talk about what matters to them.

David uses a friendly, down-to-earth approach in sessions. He helps people talk through stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, trauma, and relationship issues. He also addresses problems such as sleep and eating difficulties, low self-esteem, and career or life transitions. He encourages clients to name practical goals and try small, workable steps between sessions.

In the room he favors clear, person-centered conversation. He listens first, then offers tools from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches when they fit the person’s needs. He also draws on emotionally focused and narrative methods to help people understand and reshape patterns that keep causing pain.

His style is casual but professional, aimed at helping people relax enough to be honest about hard topics. He will work at the client’s pace and focus on achievable changes rather than quick fixes. Many people find this steady style helpful when dealing with anger, addiction, or long-standing stress.

To start, people select the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location and therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Hawaii, Oregon, Oklahoma, Alabama, Arizona, Nevada, Virginia

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches for online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation. It helps people talk through anger and stress while deciding what change they want to make. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce anger, anxiety, and unhelpful habits. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name feelings and the patterns those feelings create in relationships and personal reactions.

Choosing the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try a few methods, and adjust based on what helps most. That collaborative process aims to find a mix of strategies that feels useful and realistic for daily life.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified in this profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people use mindfulness exercises and CBT worksheets between meetings to build new habits in everyday settings.

At a glance

Listed location
Virginia
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
LCPC, LPC
Languages
English
License (Hawaii)
LMHC · No. MHC-629
License (Oregon)
LPC · No. C5991
License (Oklahoma)
LPC · No. 10112
License (Alabama)
LPC · No. 4722
License (Arizona)
LPC · No. LPC-22553
License (Nevada)
LCPC · No. CP5585-R
License (Virginia)
LPC · No. 0701012798
NPI
1023666252

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 David focus on?

He works with a range of concerns including anger, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, relationship and family problems, sleep and eating issues, ADHD, and career or life changes.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses a casual, professional approach that emphasizes listening first and offering practical tools. Sessions often mix person-centered conversations with cognitive and mindfulness techniques when helpful.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has five years of licensed counseling experience, and additional long-term experience in healthcare settings prior to that work.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds LCPC and LPC credentials and provides services while based in Virginia.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with clients outside the country?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and 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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