David Bradshaw, LMHC

David Bradshaw is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Washington. He brings eight years of clinical experience to sessions and uses practical, evidence-based approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, addiction, and trauma.

He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice patterns of thinking and change unhelpful behaviors. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods to support values-based choices and to make space for difficult feelings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and motivational interviewing are part of his toolbox when emotion regulation or motivation are central concerns.

David earned a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling after completing a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences. Before becoming a counselor he spent five years working in corrections and law enforcement, experience that shaped his practical, straightforward style.

Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and skills that people can use between meetings. He helps people work through issues such as depression, bipolar challenges, grief, relationship and intimacy struggles, parenting stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. He also supports concerns around identity, eating issues, and recovery from abuse.

Outside of clinical work he reads widely, practices yoga and martial arts, and enjoys camping and backpacking in places like the Pasayten Wilderness. He also builds desktop computers and appreciates quiet time in nature.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try experiments that change behavior. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it breaks big problems into manageable steps. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another approach he uses to help people clarify what matters to them and take committed action while making room for difficult feelings.

He also brings a client-centered stance to sessions, which means listening closely and shaping work around each person’s priorities. Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process - the therapist and client decide together which methods fit the person’s goals and preferences, and they adjust over time based on what helps.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video lets people work face-to-face when a longer session or skills practice is needed. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging support quick reflections, shared exercises, or ongoing coaching between meetings. These options help people fit therapy into work, family, and travel schedules.