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David Evans

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David Evans, LMHC

Washington

LMHC - Stress and family concerns

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About

  • CBT methods
  • Gottman informed
  • Mindfulness practice

About David

David Evans is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with 20 years of experience. He sees adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, relationship problems, parenting strain, and trauma or abuse.

He uses straightforward conversation and practical planning in sessions. He commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Reality Therapy ideas to help people change unhelpful thoughts and take concrete steps. Sessions often focus on setting short-term goals and testing new ways of coping between meetings.

David has worked across private practice and public mental health settings over two decades. That background means he is used to helping people with common life pressures such as work stress, sleep problems, parenting demands, grief, and transitions. He is also experienced supporting people with addiction, anger, and intimacy-related struggles.

In sessions he listens for patterns that get in the way of feeling more balanced. Then he helps put together small experiments and clearer plans to reduce distress and improve routines. He also uses motivational interviewing techniques to help people move toward change when motivation is low.

People who come with relationship or family concerns can expect practical communication strategies and problem-focused work. He also brings narrative therapy tools when people want to reframe past experiences and regain a sense of control over their story.

How sessions work

How therapy approaches translate to online work

David commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in his online work. CBT focuses on noticing and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which helps with anxiety, depression, sleep, and compulsive patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve concentration, useful for stress and anger management.

He also draws on elements of the Gottman Method to address communication problems and relationship strain by teaching concrete interaction skills and small behavioral experiments. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process; the therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily life demands. That collaborative planning helps keep sessions focused and realistic.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as current session options are not listed here. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote sessions useful for keeping momentum between life commitments while they try new skills learned in therapy.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

Washington

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship strain, parenting difficulties, trauma, and related concerns listed in his specialties.

What is his general therapy style?

Sessions are interactive and practical, focusing on clear goals, behavior changes, and short-term plans using CBT and related approaches.

How long has he been practicing?

He has 20 years of clinical experience working in private practice and public mental health settings.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is an LMHC licensed in Washington State and practices out of Washington.

Does he offer sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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