About David
David Kranson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 12 years of experience in mental health care. He focuses on practical, goal-oriented work that helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and trauma. David speaks English and practices in Florida while seeing some clients internationally.
David uses clear, straightforward techniques that people can try between sessions. He blends client-centered talk with cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness exercises. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused steps help when someone needs short-term momentum or clearer decisions.
How David works
Sessions are aimed at real-life change. David helps people spot patterns, test new behaviors, and build daily routines that reduce symptoms. He supports work on communication problems, anger and impulse control, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns.
He also works with issues tied to parenting and fatherhood, career transitions, guilt and shame, and the isolation that can follow life changes. For substance concerns he addresses drug and alcohol addiction alongside the emotional and practical issues that keep problems going. David approaches each person as an individual.
He helps set achievable short-term goals and adjusts methods based on progress. The tone is direct but respectful, and sessions focus on what will make life easier day to day.
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What David works with
The areas below are the ones David selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 12 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Online support options
How David’s Approaches Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and collaboration. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects concerns, and helps the person name goals and priorities. This approach suits people who need a supportive space to sort through feelings and choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses short experiments and practical exercises to reduce anxiety, panic, phobias, and depressive patterns. CBT is useful when someone wants concrete steps to change unhelpful habits.
Mindfulness Therapy brings simple attention and breathing practices to lower stress and increase focus. It helps people notice reactions before they escalate and can be paired with other techniques for lasting change.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the first weeks of work. David will collaborate on goals and try different strategies to see what fits each person's needs, preferences, and pace. The plan is adjusted based on results and feedback so the work stays relevant.
Online sessions make therapy easier to fit into a busy life. Video calls let people read facial cues and practice new skills in real time. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good choice for a shorter check-in. Live chat or text messaging supports quick check-ins, homework prompts, and between-session contact when needed.
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