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David Bradshaw, LMHC
Washington
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About David
David Bradshaw is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with eight years of practice. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and related concerns such as grief and intimacy issues. He also addresses relationship and family-related challenges and supports people dealing with ADHD, parenting strain, and career or life-change stressors.
Bradshaw uses straightforward, skills-based methods in sessions. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with acceptance and commitment techniques and client-centered conversation. He aims to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions focus on practical steps rather than long theory talks.
He trained with a master of science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and holds an LMHC credential in Washington. Before counseling he spent five years working in corrections and law enforcement, experience he says shaped his approach to safety and structure. He lives in Birch Bay, enjoys reading, yoga, meditation, martial arts, camping, and building desktop computers.
In sessions he blends structured skill work with a collaborative stance. That can mean tracking thought patterns, practicing behavioral experiments, or using acceptance-based exercises to clarify values. He also uses motivational interviewing techniques when people are weighing change or recovery options.
People looking for practical, step-focused work around anxiety, mood concerns, addictive behaviors, or life transitions may find his approach useful. For international clients, sessions are conducted in English and follow the LMHC scope for Washington-based practice.
Using CBT and Acceptance-based Methods in Online Sessions
David often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in practical ways online, focusing on spotting thought patterns and testing alternative behaviors. CBT is about breaking problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions, then trying new responses to change how things play out.He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people notice difficult internal experiences and choose actions that align with their values. ACT is useful for mood difficulties, anxiety, and for people working through ongoing stressors. Client-centered methods guide how he listens and responds, keeping the person's priorities central while using structured tools.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide whether CBT, ACT, or a mix fits best based on goals and what feels workable. That decision can change as progress is made and new needs appear.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel to an office. Talk with him about scheduling, session length, and any practical preferences so sessions match everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with most often?
He commonly works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and ADHD.
How does he use CBT in sessions?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new responses through small behavioral experiments and practical exercises.
What is his background and experience?
He has eight years of practice, an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and earlier work experience in corrections and law enforcement that informs his approach.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMHC licensed in Washington and currently lives in Birch Bay, Washington.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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