David Sullivan , LCPC, LPC

David Sullivan is a licensed counselor based in Michigan with 23 years of experience in the mental health field. He holds LCPC and LPC credentials - both licensing designations that indicate professional training and authorization to provide counseling services. He works with individuals and couples to help them move forward in ways that align with their values, goals, and personal convictions.

He supports people facing depression, severe anxiety, addictions and substance use concerns, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, major life changes, and career planning. He also assists clients with everyday challenges such as assertiveness, setting boundaries, sleeping and eating concerns, parenting, and coping with stress. While broadly experienced, he notes that he has less experience working with LGBTQ clients and approaches each client with openness to their unique background.

David draws on multiple therapeutic methods but grounds his work in cognitive behavioral principles. He emphasizes noticing and managing thoughts, avoiding assumptions, and learning to pause and reflect rather than reacting automatically - skills that help clients reduce distress and handle life stressors more effectively. He aims for steady, practical progress tailored to each person, inviting collaboration and clear goal-setting as part of the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with David Sullivan

David Sullivan uses a few complementary approaches to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing thought patterns, testing assumptions, and practicing new habits - it is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's perspective and priorities, creating a collaborative space where the therapist follows the client's lead to build insight and self-directed change. Motivational Interviewing helps people explore ambivalence and strengthen their own motivation to change, which can be especially useful for addictions and behavior change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. David works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts plans over time as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, travel, or geographic distance. These formats make it easier to maintain regular contact, practice new skills between sessions, and access licensed professionals from home or elsewhere, while preserving the collaborative nature of therapy.