- Reality Therapy based
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About David
David Evans is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 20 years of experience. He works with adults who struggle with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship tensions, parenting strain, and issues linked to trauma and abuse.
He has practiced in private practice and in public health settings including King County Public Health, BSD, and Youth Eastside Services. For the past years he has provided therapy through online platforms as well. He notes experience helping people facing addiction, sleep problems, low self-esteem, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
His approach combines Reality Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). That means sessions focus on clear goals, practical steps, and changing unhelpful thoughts or habits that keep problems going. He aims to plan actions clients can try between sessions to reduce reactivity and build more steady responses.
Sessions are described as interactive and respectful. Dialogue and treatment plans are adapted to what each person brings to the room. He also draws on techniques from Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and the Gottman Method where they fit the issues being addressed.
People who come because they lose their temper with partners or coworkers, feel resentful, or live with someone else’s anger will find a pragmatic focus on what helps day to day. He works to identify patterns, set realistic steps, and track small changes over time.
How his approaches translate to online work
David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in ways that fit well with remote sessions. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that feed reactivity and then testing small, practical experiments to change them. That approach helps with anger linked to workplace stress, relationships, and mood problems. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and breathing skills to reduce impulsive reactions and improve moment-to-moment awareness.He also uses elements of the Gottman Method for relationship-related concerns, which centers on communication skills, identifying patterns that escalate conflict, and practicing new ways to talk and repair after arguments. Together these methods aim to give concrete tools a person can use between sessions to lower reactivity and build steadier responses.
Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to set goals, try approaches, and adjust what’s used based on progress and preferences. That makes sessions more practical and focused on real-world changes.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm which online options are available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday or evening, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. These practical advantages can help people experiment with new habits without major schedule disruption.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related concerns does he address?
He works with adults who struggle with losing their temper, built-up resentment, anger tied to trauma, and people affected by someone else’s anger.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses an interactive, goal-oriented approach that focuses on planning actions and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 20 years of clinical experience, including work in private practice and public health settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Washington LMHC with practice experience in Washington state settings.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking as the profile does not list specific formats.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.