David Hopkins, LPC

David Hopkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mississippi with eight years of experience as an LPC and longer experience in the mental health field. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, and depression. He uses practical, evidence-based approaches to help people manage strong emotions and disruptive patterns.

Hopkins describes his work as straightforward and respectful. He listens to how anger shows up in daily life - at work, in relationships, or when grief and stress make emotions feel overwhelming. He focuses on concrete skills and steps rather than abstract theory, and he aims for clear, manageable goals each session.

He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different actions. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal communication. These methods are applied to problems like impulsivity, control struggles, and recurring resentment.

Hopkins pays attention to related issues that feed into anger, such as attachment wounds, guilt and shame, isolation, and financial or caregiver stress. He works with problems that often overlap, including mood disorders, body image concerns, and issues around forgiveness or abandonment.

When someone starts, he creates a clear plan based on the person’s goals. He adjusts pace and focus as needed, using practical tools and short exercises between sessions. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first meeting.

How CBT and DBT inform online sessions