David Evans
Practical, compassionate therapy for life challenges
LMHC Washington
- Experience
- 20 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Languages
- English
About David
David Evans is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington with 20 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, or major life changes.
Background and approach
His style is warm and interactive, aimed at practical steps people can use right away. He uses a mix of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Gottman Method to address relationship concerns and improve communication.
Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are woven into sessions to help clients build coping skills and strengthen motivation for change. David has practiced in public health and community settings as well as independent practice.
He has supported people coping with trauma, emotional abuse, parenting challenges, career stress, and issues tied to identity and intimacy. He avoids labeling and focuses on each person's situation and goals.
Sessions are tailored to what each person needs, with collaborative planning and measurable steps. He emphasizes clear goals, small experiments between sessions, and adjustments as progress unfolds.
People who prefer a direct but compassionate approach often do well with him. He aims to help clients feel more balanced, reduce distressing symptoms, and rebuild stronger patterns in relationships and daily life.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
David often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes that reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. CBT works well for anxiety, depression, stress, and many practical problems.He also incorporates the Gottman Method for relationship-focused work, which focuses on communication patterns, rebuilding trust, and practical skills for managing conflict and increasing connection. Mindfulness Therapy is used alongside these approaches to teach attention and grounding skills that reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods best match their goals and preferences, and adjusts the plan as needs change. That shared decision making helps create realistic steps and measurable progress.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer sessions and skill practice, phone can work when bandwidth is limited, chat and text are handy for brief check-ins or when someone needs flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different lifestyles.
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Experience
20+ years
Licensed in
Washington
Languages
English