David Sullivan

David Sullivan is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and big life changes. He uses straightforward talk and practical tools to help clients move forward. David holds a Master of Arts in Counseling and a Master of Divinity, and he brings 23 years of professional experience to his work.

He focuses on clear goals and real steps that fit each person's values. He often starts by helping people spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then practices different ways to respond. Sessions are aimed at building skills for coping, improving relationships, and handling grief, trauma, or career transitions.

David draws from client-centered methods that emphasize the person's own priorities. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to change thinking patterns and mindfulness strategies to reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing helps when people want to change habits such as substance use.

He has experience with a wide range of concerns including ADHD, bipolar disorder, intimacy and sexual issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and body image. He notes he has less experience with LGBTQ clients and approaches every person's beliefs respectfully without imposing his own.

David works with people in Michigan and with clients beyond the United States. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and scheduling follows the therapist's availability.

Approaches to counseling and how they fit online

Client-centered work focuses on the person's priorities and values, creating space to talk through what matters most and set meaningful goals. This approach helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental place to sort feelings or decide on next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management by practicing small behavior and thinking changes.

Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck about changing habits. It uses gentle questions and reflection to build a person’s own reasons for change and to plan the next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as new issues come up or progress is made.

Online therapy can help people fit sessions into busy lives, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular check-ins. The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions support consistent work on skills, brief coaching between major changes, and steady follow-through on therapy goals.