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David Sprouse, LCPC, LPC
Virginia
Licensed counselor - anxiety and addiction
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About David
David Sprouse is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with five years of licensed counseling experience. He practices in Virginia and focuses on problems such as stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, trauma, depression, sleep and parenting concerns. Sessions are conducted in English.
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered, emotionally-focused, mindfulness, and narrative approaches. In practice he helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and try concrete alternatives. He also brings practical experience from previous roles working with addiction treatment programs.
Clients often work on specific goals such as reducing worry, changing unhelpful reactions, managing cravings, or improving communication. Sessions tend to emphasize straightforward tools - thought records, behavioral experiments, grounding practices, and focused conversation about patterns in relationships and daily life. Progress is measured in observable steps rather than abstract promises.
He draws on both counseling experience and prior healthcare roles to address issues connected to chronic illness, caregiving stress, and career strain. There is particular familiarity with addiction settings and medication assisted treatment from past supervisory roles.
People who prefer a direct, conversational style will find sessions fairly pragmatic. The therapist aims to help clients build skills they can use between meetings and to check in about what works. To begin, follow the site's intake steps and complete the short questionnaire to schedule an initial session.
How his approaches fit into online work
David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and test unhelpful thoughts with concrete exercises. CBT focuses on specific problems like worry, low mood, sleep disruption, and addictive behaviors and uses short experiments and skill practice to change reactions.He also uses client-centered methods that prioritize listening and reflection to clarify goals. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is used to map relationship patterns and the emotional responses that keep those patterns in place; it helps when people want clearer communication and different ways of connecting.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with clients to decide which methods match their goals, whether that means more CBT-style skills practice, reflective client-centered conversation, or focusing on relationship patterns with EFT. The plan can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and avoid travel time. If you prefer particular session lengths or a simpler check-in format, discuss those preferences during the intake questionnaire and initial appointment.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Hawaii, Oregon, Oklahoma, Alabama, Arizona, Nevada, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma, depression, sleep and parenting concerns among other topics.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new responses with small experiments and practical exercises.
What is his professional background?
He has five years of licensed counseling work and prior healthcare experience, including leadership in addiction treatment settings.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds LCPC and LPC credentials and provides services based in Virginia.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile did not specify formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does scheduling and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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