David Evans, LMHC
Therapist in Washington
David Evans is a licensed mental health counselor with 20 years of experience who aims to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
- License LH 00011264 · Washington Expires June 2027
- NPI 1215181193 · national registry
- Experience and languages 20+ years in practice English
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About David
David Evans is a licensed mental health counselor with 20 years of experience who aims to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. He speaks plainly and offers steady support for problems like relationship strain, sleep disruption, parenting challenges, addiction, and low self-esteem. He practices in Washington and works with adults in English.
He came to therapy work through long experience in both independent practice and community settings, including public health and local behavioral health services.
Background and approach
That background shaped a practical style that focuses on everyday changes rather than labels. He combines structured approaches with conversations that fit each person. In sessions he uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors.
He also draws on the Gottman Method to address relationship patterns and on mindfulness to build calmer responses to stress. Motivational Interviewing is used when people want help shifting habits, and Narrative Therapy helps people reframe their story. His manner is warm and interactive.
He aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Together he and the client plan steps that feel doable and meaningful for daily life. David offers online formats including video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging.
He will tailor the pace and focus of work to a person's needs and schedule, and he supports clients who want practical skills and clearer direction.
Credentials
- LMHC (Washington)
- License LH 00011264 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1215181193 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything David lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches David names
- Gottman Method
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches David names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How online methods and approaches work together
David commonly uses the Gottman Method to examine communication patterns and reduce repeated conflicts in relationships; that approach focuses on practical skills for better interaction and emotional connection. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviors to find small changes that improve mood and functioning. Mindfulness Therapy is offered to help people notice stress reactions and practice simple calming techniques that can be used in daily life.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then select or combine methods that fit. This is a collaborative process that may change as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs. Video supports face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or notes between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and daily routines.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns can be addressed here?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship strain, trauma or abuse, sleep problems, parenting struggles, career issues, and related concerns listed in his specialties.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are warm and interactive with an emphasis on practical steps. He avoids stigmatizing labels and adapts the plan to each person's needs.
What is his professional background?
He has 20 years of experience working in independent practice and community settings, including public health and local behavioral health services.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is licensed as an LMHC and practices in Washington state.
Which languages are sessions offered in and can international clients participate?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
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