Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.
Mindfulness focused
Goal oriented
Thought based work
About David
David Sullivan, LCPC, LPC, helps people who are feeling stuck by focusing on practical steps they can use right away. He meets people where they are and works with them to set clear goals that reflect their values. His approach is calm and goal-oriented, aimed at steady progress rather than quick fixes.
He brings 23 years of experience in counseling and draws on a background that includes a Master of Arts in Counseling and a Master of Divinity. David emphasizes using thought-focused strategies so people can pause, reflect, and respond instead of reacting. He combines that with mindfulness to build awareness of thoughts and feelings in everyday moments.
In sessions he uses client-centered principles to listen and adapt to each person’s needs. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot patterns, test assumptions, and try alternative behaviors. Motivational interviewing and existential ideas are sometimes part of the work when motivation or life meaning become central topics.
David has worked with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and relationship struggles. He also helps people with career planning, boundaries, parenting strain, ADHD-related challenges, and caregiving stress. He notes he has less experience with LGBTQ clients.
He offers work with people across regions, including the United States, Canada, parts of Asia, Australia, Europe, and the UK. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.
How mindfulness and practical approaches work online
Mindfulness Therapy helps people pay attention to thoughts, bodily sensations, and emotions in the moment. It can reduce reactivity, increase clarity about what matters, and support coping with anxiety, stress, or grief.
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and adapting to each person’s needs. The therapist follows the client’s lead, offers empathy, and helps people explore goals and values that guide decisions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thought and behavior patterns that worsen distress. It teaches simple tools to test assumptions, try new behaviors, and track the effects of small changes on mood and functioning.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then tailor methods together in a collaborative way.
Session format details were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins or flexible scheduling. They also let people join from different regions when needed, which can help maintain consistent progress across time zones.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and grief, as well as relationship and intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to build awareness and change unhelpful thinking and behavior.
What is his clinical background?
He holds a Master of Arts in Counseling and a Master of Divinity and brings 23 years working in the mental health field.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with the credentials LCPC and LPC and practices from Michigan.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he is able to work with international clients in multiple regions including the United States, Canada, parts of Asia, Australia, Europe, and the UK.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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