David Rawlins, LPC

David Rawlins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan with 12 years of experience. He works with adolescents and adults who are facing depression, anxiety, career challenges, trauma-related concerns, and other life stressors. He frames help-seeking as a strength and aims to create a calm, non-threatening space to talk about what matters most.

In sessions he focuses on building a solid working relationship first. He listens for the key problems and helps people set practical goals. David uses familiar methods like client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy to address mood, stress, and coping challenges.

His background includes a master’s degree in counseling from Argosy University - Nashville and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Siena Heights University. Over the years he has worked in community mental health, supervised counselors, taught counseling students, and run a private practice in Lake Orion, Michigan.

David often teaches skills that help people manage overwhelming emotions and regain control after trauma. He aims to make strategies usable in daily life, whether that means shifting unhelpful thinking, practicing present-moment awareness, or building better routines for sleep and activity.

If someone needs help sorting through obstacles at home or work, he invites them to reach out. The first steps are a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling according to availability.

How his approaches translate to online work

David uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy as core tools. Client-centered work means the conversation follows what matters most to the person, with the therapist reflecting and clarifying. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing small changes that can improve mood and function.

He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills when emotions feel overwhelming. DBT-based techniques teach practical skills for managing strong feelings, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. These skills are often taught in short, practiceable steps that fit into daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will help clients weigh options based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and then try approaches collaboratively to see what fits best.

Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-in conversations when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that talking through coping strategies and practicing skills remotely helps them apply changes in real situations while balancing work and family demands.