David Sullivan , LCPC, LPC

David Sullivan is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people make steady, realistic changes in their lives. He brings 23 years of experience and works with adults on issues like anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction, grief, and life transitions. David practices in Michigan and also works with people outside the U.S. who speak English.

He uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. David helps clients notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try new ways of responding. He also brings attention to values, meaning, and how day-to-day habits affect mood and relationships.

Sessions often include goal-setting, problem-solving, and short exercises to practice between meetings. David adapts his approach so it fits each person’s priorities and pace rather than following a rigid plan. He emphasizes learning tools that people can use on their own when challenges arise.

Clients seeking help with parenting stress, caregiving burdens, chronic health challenges, or work-related strain will find focused support for those concerns. He also addresses intimacy issues, body image, ADHD, and grief work in measurable steps. The tone in sessions is direct but respectful, aiming to help people move forward in ways that match their values.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions that suit their needs. David offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and preferences.

Practical approaches for online therapy and change

David blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in straightforward ways. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping people clarify what matters to them, which can be useful for decisions, values work, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical exercises to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior, often helping with anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. David collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, pace, and life demands rather than imposing a single method. That means testing tools, adjusting strategies, and prioritizing what the client wants to change first.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make scheduling easier for people with busy lives or caregiving roles. Video allows more direct interaction and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and are useful when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can be good for brief updates, coaching-style work, or when people prefer typing to talk. These options let therapy fit into workdays, travel schedules, and varied routines while keeping the focus on useful, practical steps.