David Bradshaw, LMHC

Based in Washington 8 years in practice Online sessions

Practical, skills-focused counseling for strong emotions

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How David works

Practical facts

Credentials: LMHC
Licensed in: Washington
Years in practice: 8
Languages: English
Session format: Online, through our partner platform

About David

David Bradshaw is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Washington. He has eight years of clinical experience and a background that includes five years working in corrections and law enforcement. David blends practical skills with a calm, down-to-earth manner to help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, and other life challenges.

He uses straightforward methods to help people manage strong emotions and rebuild daily routines. Sessions focus on clear goals, skills practice, and real-world coping strategies that people can try between meetings.

Background and approach

David draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to change unhelpful patterns and build values-driven action. His work also incorporates Client-Centered and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas when they fit the situation. That means conversations are guided by the client’s needs and paced to match what feels workable.

Motivational Interviewing is used when someone wants support finding internal reasons to change behaviors like substance use or impulse-driven choices. David’s earlier career in corrections and law enforcement informs how he listens to people with trauma, intense stress, or high-stakes life changes. He pairs that experience with skills from counseling to create practical plans for daily life.

Hobbies like yoga, meditation, and backpacking influence his approach to stress management and self-care. People who connect with his style can expect calm, practical sessions that focus on what helps right now and what can be built over time.

What David works with

Everything David lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in David's practice.

Approaches David lists

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Therapeutic approaches and online options

David commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in sessions. ACT helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then pick actions that match their values. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing simpler, more useful ways of thinking to reduce worry and reactive behavior.

He blends those methods with Client-Centered techniques to keep the work grounded in each person’s priorities. Finding the right mix is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with clients about goals and preferences and adjust approaches as needs change over time.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for a fuller conversation and practicing skills together. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits the day. Live chat and messaging work well for brief updates, in-between support, or step-by-step skill coaching. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and varied routines.

Questions people ask about David

What kinds of concerns does David help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, depression, trauma, and related issues such as self-esteem, grief, and relationship problems.

What is his therapy style like?

Sessions are practical and person-focused, using clear goals and skills practice from approaches like CBT and ACT to manage emotions and behaviors.

How much clinical experience does he have?

David has eight years of experience as a clinician. He also spent five years working in corrections and law enforcement before becoming a counselor.

What credentials and region are listed?

He holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in Washington as WA LMHC.

Which languages and international options are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.