David Rawlins , LPC

David Rawlins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Lake Orion, Michigan, with 12 years of experience in the mental health field. He maintains a private counseling practice and brings a background that spans community mental health agencies, teaching counseling students, clinical supervision, and independent practice. As an Approved Clinical Supervisor he has experience guiding and evaluating other counselors in training and in practice.

He works primarily with adolescents and adults who are facing depression, anxiety, career concerns, trauma-related difficulties, and a range of life challenges. His work emphasizes building a relaxed, non-threatening therapeutic relationship to help clients feel comfortable exploring the issues that matter most to them. He also has specialized training in trauma and focuses on teaching practical coping skills to restore clients’ ability to manage stressful events.

Rawlins earned a master’s degree in counseling from Argosy University - Nashville and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan. Over the course of his career he has developed a practice informed by both evidence-based methods and a person-centered emphasis on rapport, respect, and skill-building to support recovery and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

David Rawlins uses several evidence-informed methods that translate well to remote sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s goals and perspectives guide the work; it is useful for building self-esteem, navigating life transitions, and improving relationships.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors through structured exercises and skill practice; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating difficulties, and stress management.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, and can help people manage intense emotions and reduce impulsive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and a therapist will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process guides treatment planning and adjustments over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity when travel or work make in-person visits difficult, and use different formats for teaching skills, checking progress, and offering ongoing support from licensed professionals and therapists.