- Men's wellbeing
- Addiction support
- Stress and anxiety
About David
David Sprouse is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, and trauma. He holds LCPC and LPC credentials and brings five years of licensed counseling experience alongside a long background in healthcare. He writes in a relaxed, direct style that aims to make sessions feel straightforward and approachable.
In sessions he creates a nonjudgmental space where people can talk about difficult feelings and real-life problems. He uses clear, practical language rather than clinical jargon. He encourages small steps and realistic plans so progress feels attainable.
His background includes work with addiction services and oversight of a medication-assisted treatment program. That experience informs how he supports people dealing with substance use, relapse risk, and the practical challenges that come with recovery. He also works with concerns like ADHD, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and career pressure.
Therapeutic methods include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused ideas, mindfulness, and narrative approaches. These are used to help people change unhelpful patterns, manage strong emotions, and reframe personal stories.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. He aims to help people build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and find clearer direction. To start, prospective clients follow the site’s matching and scheduling steps so they can connect and plan their first sessions.
How these approaches work online
Client-centered work focuses on the person’s experience and priorities, giving space to be heard and understood while deciding what change looks like. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-focused ideas help identify and name strong emotions and improve how someone relates to those feelings in everyday life.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each client to pick and adjust methods based on goals, needs, and personal preferences. That conversational, trial-and-refine stance helps make sessions feel relevant and useful.
If you are interested in online work, please confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, avoid travel time, and check in during a lunch break or between commitments. Some remote formats can also support shorter check-ins when energy or bandwidth is limited. Discussing how sessions will work happens during the matching and scheduling steps so arrangements match practical needs.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Hawaii, Oregon, Oklahoma, Alabama, Arizona, Nevada, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, and relationship strain. He also supports issues like ADHD, sleep and eating problems, and career stress.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a straightforward, casual but professional approach. Sessions focus on open conversation, practical steps, and building coping skills.
What experience does he bring?
He has five years of licensed counseling experience plus extensive prior healthcare work, including directing a medication-assisted treatment program.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.