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01About David
Dr. David Wiggins is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Virginia with four decades of experience. He focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and attention and concentration difficulties.
He aims to meet people where they are and tailor sessions to each person's needs. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions. He works without judgment and collaborates on goals that matter to the client.
Background and approach
Sessions are shaped around skills and strategies the client can use between meetings. His background includes long experience supporting people facing medical and long-term illness, chronic pain, caregiver strain, and cancer-related concerns. He also helps with workplace stress, separation and divorce issues, life purpose, and mood changes such as seasonal affective disorder.
Dr. Wiggins draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, memory or concentration problems, and emotional regulation. He aims to teach clear, usable skills rather than rely on jargon.
The emphasis is on real-world change and manageable steps forward. People who prefer straightforward, skill-focused counseling often find this approach useful. The therapist works to create a practical plan so clients can try new tools between sessions.
For parents or caregivers worried about someone's functioning, he offers concrete ways to reduce stress and improve day-to-day coping.
02Credentials
- LPC (Virginia)
- License 0701002026 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1114009453 · 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
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- ADHD
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
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04Online support
How evidence-based techniques work online
Dr. Wiggins uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on teaching practical skills and improving daily functioning. One common approach is skills-based therapy that identifies specific behaviors to change and teaches straightforward tools for stress, anxiety, and mood management. This helps people practice new responses between sessions.Another approach addresses trauma and abuse by helping people process difficult memories at a pace that feels manageable. The work centers on increasing safety, reducing reactivity, and building coping strategies to handle reminders or stressors.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust plans based on what helps. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques to keep using.
Online sessions offer flexibility for people with busy schedules or health concerns. Video calls let sessions feel more like in-person work, phone sessions require less bandwidth, live chat can be a shorter check-in, and text messaging lets clients reflect over time. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, medical routines, or changing daily demands.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and attention or concentration difficulties including ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He takes a straightforward, skills-based approach and tailors sessions to each person's needs with respect and no judgment.
How long has he been working in this field?
He brings 40 years of professional experience to his counseling work.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Virginia.
Can people from other countries work with him?
Yes, international clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and scheduling; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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