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- ACT and CBT methods
- DBT skills work
- Motivational interviewing
About David
David Bradshaw is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Washington with eight years of clinical experience. He holds an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences. He lists help for stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related matters, eating concerns, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career shifts, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
David began his career working in corrections and law enforcement for five years before moving into counseling. That background shaped his practical approach to problems and his focus on clear coping skills. He brings everyday interests into his work too - reading, yoga, meditation, martial arts, camping, and building computers - which he says shape how he thinks about routine and resilience.
In sessions, he uses several methods to help people make change. He makes space for values-based work, practical thinking tools, and behavioral skills. That can mean identifying small steps to change thinking patterns or practicing emotion regulation skills in real life.
Clients can expect a direct, straightforward style that emphasizes useful techniques and steady progress. He accepts clients from outside the United States as noted in his profile. Before booking, confirm current session options to match scheduling and format needs.
Outside work, he spends time in the Pasayten Wilderness area and on local trails. Those interests inform his appreciation for pacing, endurance, and practical problem solving in therapy.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small actions toward those values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes because it links values to concrete behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches straightforward tools to change unhelpful patterns. It can help with depression, anxiety, and many day-to-day problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills for managing intense feelings and relationships.David treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. He will review goals, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust over time based on what helps. That way the plan evolves from practical experience rather than a fixed prescription.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around parenting, work, or other commitments because it reduces travel time and can allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to continue working together while living outside Washington, since international clients are accepted. Ask about scheduling, session length, and any technical details when you select the See online therapy options button and complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He lists support for stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar and depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting, grief, intimacy issues, ADHD, and a range of related topics.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses practical, skills-based approaches such as ACT, CBT, and DBT alongside client-centered conversations to help people find workable steps forward.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience as a counselor, and he previously worked five years in corrections and law enforcement before becoming a mental health clinician.
What credential and location are listed?
He is a Washington LMHC and practices from Washington state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients as noted in his profile.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current online session options before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.