- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- CBT and client-centered
About David
David Sprouse is an LCPC and an LPC with five years of licensed counseling experience. He practices in Virginia and works with adults on common early-adulthood pressures such as stress, anxiety, career strain, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes.
He writes plainly and keeps sessions focused on present difficulties and practical steps. David has a long background in healthcare and several years working with addictions, including oversight of a large medication-assisted treatment program. That experience informs how he talks about substance use, relapse prevention, and navigating medical stressors.
In sessions he uses client-centered conversation combined with cognitive behavioral tools to help people identify unhelpful thinking and try small behavioral changes. He also draws on emotionally focused and narrative ideas to look at how relationships and personal stories shape current problems.
People meet him for help with sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, parenting stress, grief, and anger. He also supports those working through family problems, body image, chronic illness, and fertility or fatherhood issues.
David keeps a casual, professional style intended to make it easier to talk about difficult subjects. He asks straightforward questions, listens, and suggests specific strategies to test between sessions. To begin, clients select the See online therapy options button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How David’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. It helps people feel understood and clarifies what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings and actions and uses small experiments to test new ways of coping; it is often helpful for anxiety, sleep, and mood problems. Emotionally-Focused ideas help map patterns in relationships and how emotions drive interaction, useful for relationship strain and attachment concerns.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. David works collaboratively to figure out which methods match a person's goals and preferences. He will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust what they do based on what helps most in real life.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or school, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Some approaches translate well to shorter skill-focused meetings while others benefit from longer conversations, and David will help plan sessions that fit everyday routines without promising a particular format.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Hawaii, Oregon, Oklahoma, Alabama, Arizona, Nevada, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and depression, plus areas like sleep, eating, parenting stress, ADHD and career concerns.
How does he approach therapy?
He blends client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral techniques and draws on emotionally focused and narrative ideas to address relationships and personal stories.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of licensed counseling experience and additional long-term experience in healthcare, including several years working with addiction services.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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