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David Bradshaw

David Bradshaw, LMHC

Washington

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Licensed Mental Health Counselor - relationship and family issues

  • ACT and CBT
  • DBT skills
  • Motivational interviewing

About David

David Bradshaw is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with eight years of clinical experience. He earned a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and began practicing in October 2018. He provides talk-based care for adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and ADHD among other concerns.

He approaches sessions in straightforward language. He draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Client-Centered Therapy. Sessions tend to focus on practical steps, everyday coping skills, and clearer communication rather than jargon.

Before becoming a counselor he spent five years working in corrections and law enforcement. That experience shaped his interest in working with people dealing with trauma, anger, and the stresses that come from high-demand jobs. He also lists blended family issues, parenting, and communication problems among his focus areas.

Outside of work he reads widely, practices yoga and martial arts, camps and backpacking, and builds desktop computers. He lives in Washington and notes an appreciation for the Pasayten Wilderness Area. These personal interests inform a pragmatic approach and a respect for routines that support daily life.

David works with adults and accepts international clients. He offers help for a broad range of concerns including mood disorders, addiction, attachment and relationship difficulties, and stress related to life changes. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values-based action. It helps people who feel stuck by encouraging small, meaningful steps toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. That choice is revisited as sessions continue and is adjusted to what is actually helpful.

The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also let people join from a quieter spot or choose not to be on camera if that helps. Ask about the specific session formats offered and how they might fit into your routine before scheduling.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Washington

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and related concerns including blended family issues.

What is his approach in sessions?

He uses practical, talk-based methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Client-Centered Therapy to work on skills and clarity.

How much experience does he have?

He has eight years of clinical practice, beginning his counseling work in October 2018 after earlier work in corrections and law enforcement.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is a Washington LMHC and lives in Washington state.

Can I work with him if I live outside the US?

Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients; confirm any cross-border details before scheduling.

What session formats does he offer?

The biography does not list session formats explicitly; 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.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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David BradshawLMHC

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