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David Evans

At a glance

Experience
20 years
Based in
Washington
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

TherapistWashington

David Evans, LMHC

Practical, respectful therapy for everyday life

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License and NPI on record

CredentialStateNumber
LMHC Washington LH 00011264

NPI1215181193

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  • Warm interactive sessions
  • CBT focused strategies
  • 20 years experience

About David

David Evans is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington with 20 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction, and parenting challenges. He aims for clear, practical steps so clients can feel steadier in daily life.

He keeps sessions warm and interactive, treating people with respect and compassion. He avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on what will work for each person. Conversations are tailored so plans feel realistic and achievable.

David draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. He also uses elements of Reality Therapy to focus on choices and immediate steps that improve balance. Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing are woven in when they fit someone’s goals.

His background includes private practice work and roles with King County Public Health, BSD, and Youth Eastside Services. He has also provided online therapy through a well-known platform for the past few years. That experience informs a flexible, practical approach to meeting everyday needs.

Sessions emphasize planning, small experiments, and clearer communication skills. He supports people working through trauma, intimacy issues, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and many life transitions. If someone is ready to make changes, he aims to offer steady guidance and concrete strategies.

David holds a Master of Education and practices as an LMHC in Washington. He works in English and helps people address a wide range of concerns including career, sleep, anger, and self-esteem.

Areas of expertise

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

Credentials

Washington

Languages

English

Approaches that translate to online work

David often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thought and try small behavior changes that ease symptoms like anxiety and depression. CBT focuses on practical experiments and steps someone can take between sessions.

He also uses the Gottman Method principles when addressing relationship concerns, helping people improve communication and rebuild trust through clear skills and exercises. Mindfulness Therapy appears in his work as brief practices to lower reactivity and increase present-moment awareness.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. He will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit a person’s needs, and adjust plans over time based on what helps most. The process is about finding a mix of tools that feel useful and realistic.

Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current online and in-person options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use focused homework, short skills practice, and conversation-based sessions to make progress that fits everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, parenting challenges, trauma and many related concerns.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His style is warm and interactive, focused on respectful dialogue and practical steps tailored to each person.

What is his professional background?

He has 20 years of experience in private practice and work with King County Public Health, BSD, and Youth Eastside Services, plus recent online therapy experience.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

He holds LMHC credentials and practices in Washington state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are session fees handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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