David Sprouse is a licensed counselor who brings five years of licensed counseling experience to his work.
01About David
David Sprouse is a licensed counselor who brings five years of licensed counseling experience to his work. He practices in Virginia and uses a calm, straightforward style to help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, and relationship concerns. He aims to make conversations easy to start and to keep sessions focused and practical.
David blends client-centered care with evidence-informed approaches. He listens first and then helps people set small, realistic steps they can try between sessions.
Background and approach
He draws on cognitive behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thoughts and emotions, and on mindfulness practices to help people manage intense feelings day to day. People reach out to address sleep and eating difficulties, ADHD-related struggles, caregiver strain, and workplace or career stress. He also supports those dealing with chronic illness or pain, substance use concerns, and challenges around fatherhood and parenting.
Sessions include talking through current problems, learning skills, and planning practical changes. David has experience running medication-assisted treatment programs and working in healthcare settings, which informs his understanding of addiction and medical stress. He describes his approach as casual but professional, aiming to help people feel comfortable while staying goal-oriented.
Therapy sessions focus on collaboration. The work can include narrative techniques to reframe personal stories, and emotionally focused methods to address relationship patterns. David helps people track progress and adjust strategies as life changes occur.
02Credentials
- LMHC (Hawaii)
- License MHC-629 · expires June 2026
- LPC (Oregon)
- License C5991 · expires October 2027
- LPC (Oklahoma)
- License 10112 · expires June 2026
- LPC (Alabama)
- License 4722 · expires July 2026
- LPC (Arizona)
- License LPC-22553 · expires October 2027
- LCPC (Nevada)
- License CP5585-R · expires January 2028
- LPC (Virginia)
- License 0701012798 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1023666252 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything David lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods David names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods David names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches that guide online sessions
David commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening without judgment and helping people find their own answers through supportive conversation; it helps when someone needs to feel heard and understood. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress management.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then suggest techniques to try. That collaborative plan can shift over time based on what helps most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes scheduling flexible. Video is useful for a fuller face-to-face conversation, while phone calls can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging work well for short check-ins, quick skill practice, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep working on goals even when schedules change.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addictions, as well as concerns like sleep, eating, career stress, and relationship difficulties.
What is his general therapy style?
His style is casual yet professional, focused on listening first and then using practical steps and skills to address problems.
What relevant experience does he bring?
He has five years of licensed counseling experience and past experience directing a medication-assisted treatment program, which adds practical knowledge about addiction and medical stress.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds LCPC and LPC credentials and is listed as practicing in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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