David Sullivan

David Sullivan is a licensed counselor who helps people take practical steps when life feels stuck. He uses clear, straightforward methods to manage stress, anger, anxiety, substance concerns, and major life changes. David brings 23 years of experience in mental health to conversations about relationships, grief, career direction, and self-esteem.

David holds a Master of Arts in Counseling and a Master of Divinity. He does not impose his personal beliefs on others and centers each session on the client's values and goals. He notes less experience with LGBTQ clients and aims to be upfront about that so people can choose what feels right.

In sessions he leans on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and pause before reacting. He also uses client-centered, existential, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing techniques to shape practical steps that fit daily life. These approaches guide short-term tools and longer conversations about meaning and direction.

His style focuses on clear goals, skill practice, and building routines that reduce reactivity and improve coping. He helps people create plans for relationships, career moves, and managing health or caregiving stress. David works with clients across Michigan and beyond and accepts international clients from multiple regions.

To begin, he asks people to name what matters most and then co-create a plan that fits their day-to-day life. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and scheduling follows the platform process described when you start.

How these approaches transfer to online therapy

David often draws on cognitive behavioral work to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build new responses. CBT focuses on noticing thoughts and practicing different behaviors, which can be practiced between sessions and tracked over time online.

He also uses client-centered methods that prioritize the client's own goals and values. This approach centers conversations on what matters most and guides collaborative planning rather than giving directions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels useful. Then the therapist and client decide together which combination of approaches to use and adjust as progress is made.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when days are tight, and let people use therapeutic tools between meetings. Ask about available session styles and scheduling options when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions match your routine and needs.