David Rawlins, LPC

David Rawlins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan with 12 years of experience. He works with adults and adolescents facing anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and career or relationship strain. He aims to make sessions feel calm and straightforward so people can talk through what matters most to them.

David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a core approach, alongside client-centered and mindfulness methods. He focuses on practical skills people can use between sessions, like managing strong emotions, improving sleep, and handling stressful life changes. He also draws on techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and motivational interviewing when helpful.

His background includes a master’s degree in counseling and years of work in community mental health, clinical supervision, and private practice. Those roles shaped his focus on trauma-informed care and on teaching coping skills to regain daily functioning after hard events.

Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. David aims to build trust first, then tackle the issues the person brought in. He helps people set clear, manageable steps and checks progress along the way.

People turn to him for a range of concerns, including sleep and eating problems, anger and self-esteem, LGBT-related stress, bipolar and mood challenges, self-harm, and substance issues. He also supports those dealing with first responder or veteran experiences and life transitions such as divorce or career change.

How core therapies translate to online care

David commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; CBT is practical for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many everyday struggles. He also uses client-centered therapy, which means sessions focus on listening and responding to the person’s pace and goals so they feel heard and respected.

He may include elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are key goals. DBT skills can help manage intense emotions, reduce impulsive behaviors, and support changes in relationships or habits.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan together over time. This helps make sure the work fits the person’s needs and preferences rather than imposing a single method.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a deeper connection is wanted. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a work break. Live chat or text sessions make short check-ins and skill practice easier between longer appointments. These options let people pick what works best for their schedule and comfort.