David Whiteman, LMHC, LPC

David Whiteman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 26 years of experience helping people work through anxiety, stress, depression, grief, and the effects of trauma and abuse. He focuses on practical steps people can take to feel steadier and more capable. He believes clients already bring strengths and knows change starts with small choices.

He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and practice new behaviors. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and build a meaningful life, along with client-centered techniques that center the person’s own goals. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is weighing change and needs support finding momentum.

David works with relationship and family concerns by helping individuals improve communication and set healthier boundaries. He assists people coping with sleep problems, career stress, caregiver strain, and compassion fatigue. He also supports those facing complex issues like bipolar disorder, attachment challenges, and body image concerns.

Sessions are aimed at clear, doable strategies rather than jargon. Conversations focus on what matters to the client and on steps they can try between sessions. Progress is tracked in simple ways so people can see what works.

David practices from Indiana and speaks English. He is open to working with people from other regions. The goal is steady progress toward a more manageable, value-driven life.

How evidence-based approaches fit into online therapy

David often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thinking patterns that lead to anxiety or low mood and to try out new behaviors that reduce distress. CBT works well for sleep problems, anxiety, depression, and many everyday struggles. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another approach he draws on; ACT helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward what matters, even when strong emotions are present. Client-centered therapy forms the relational base of his work, prioritizing listening, empathy, and the client's own goals as the starting point for change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean focusing on skill practice one week and values-based work the next, depending on what will help most in the moment.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and exercises, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are practical for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or staying connected between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep consistent momentum toward goals.