David Anderson, LPC-MHSP
Compassionate, narrative-informed counseling
Details
| Name | David Anderson |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC-MHSP |
| Based in | Tennessee |
| Licensed in | Tennessee |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 6 |
About David
David Anderson is a licensed professional counselor with mental health service provider status (LPC-MHSP) practicing in Tennessee. He brings six years of experience to sessions and focuses on helping people talk through stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and challenges around sexuality and relationships. He speaks English and offers several online formats to fit different needs.
David keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. He prefers to listen first, learn a person’s story, and then work together on small, practical steps.
Background and approach
He uses ideas from Narrative Therapy to help people see how problems fit into their life story and to find new ways to tell that story. He pairs narrative work with client-centered skills to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools are available when people want concrete strategies for mood, anxiety, or impulse control.
Motivational Interviewing and existential perspectives also shape his approach when people face big life decisions or feel stuck. David helps with parenting strain, anger, ADHD concerns, self-esteem, and coping with change. He also addresses more specific issues such as adoption and foster care questions, attachment concerns, gender dysphoria, and sexual expression and kink.
He frames these topics as areas people can bring to talk about and work on together. Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging. People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability.
The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues among the things David works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- ADHD
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask David directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking David directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical approaches work online
David uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate the problems they face from their identity. That approach looks at the stories people tell about themselves and searches for alternative meanings that reduce shame and open new options. It can be helpful for issues like trauma, identity questions, relationship problems, and grief.He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes a respectful, listening stance. This helps people feel heard and encourages them to guide the pace and goals of work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, used when helpful, offers concrete skills to manage mood, anxiety, impulsivity, and patterns that cause distress.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try different methods when needed, and adjust the plan based on what works. Clients and the therapist decide together which tools to keep using.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging to increase flexibility. Video is useful for deeper conversations and face-to-face connection. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat or text messaging can suit short check-ins, ongoing support, or days when typing feels easier than speaking.
Common questions about this listing
What issues does this therapist help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and self-esteem concerns. He also addresses relationship topics, parenting strain, ADHD-related challenges, and sexual or gender questions.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and collaborative. He listens to a person’s story, uses Narrative Therapy ideas, and mixes in practical techniques when they help.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience working as a counselor. That background shapes how he balances listening with offering tools and strategies.
What credentials and where is he based?
He holds the credential LPC-MHSP, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider, and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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