About David
David Rawlins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan with 12 years of experience. He uses a calm, straightforward style to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and career challenges. David emphasizes building a relaxed, trusting relationship so people feel safe talking about difficult issues.
He combines client-centered work with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. That means sessions often focus on clear goals, learning skills to manage strong emotions, and changing patterns that get in the way of daily life.
How David works
Mindfulness and motivational interviewing also shape how he supports motivation and self-awareness. David has worked in community mental health settings, taught counseling students, supervised other counselors, and maintained a personal counseling practice. He uses that range of experience to tailor the pace and focus of sessions to each person’s needs.
He helps people who struggle with bipolar concerns, self-harm, eating and sleeping problems, body image, and intimacy-related issues, among others. Practical problem solving is part of his approach. Sessions include skill practice, straightforward feedback, and steps you can try between meetings.
He aims to help people regain coping abilities after trauma and to find clearer directions in work and relationships. Education includes a master’s degree in counseling and a bachelor’s degree in psychology. David works with English-speaking clients in Michigan and offers multiple online formats to fit different schedules.
David lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Career difficulties
Also listed
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Antisocial personality
- Bipolar disorder
- Body image
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- First responder issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sleeping disorders
- Trichotillomania
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 12 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Michigan |
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Online support options
How therapeutic approaches fit into online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful space. The therapist follows the person's lead and helps them clarify what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and actions affect mood and behavior, and introduces concrete techniques to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills when feelings become overwhelming.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying tools, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan over time so it fits daily life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people practice skills in conversation and read body language. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break or a tighter schedule. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, brief coaching, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to use alongside school, work, or family responsibilities.
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