David Bradshaw, LMHC

David Bradshaw is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor from Washington who brings a practical, grounded approach to counseling. He holds an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, and he has been practicing since October 2018. Born in 1990, he lives in Birch Bay, WA, and has deep roots in Washington State where he has lived his whole life.

Before becoming a counselor, he spent five years working in corrections and law enforcement, experience that informs his understanding of trauma, stress, and crisis. As an LMHC - a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - he combines clinical training with real-world perspective to support clients navigating change and challenge.

Outside of his professional work, he is an avid reader who practices yoga and meditation and trains in martial arts. He enjoys building desktop computers, and he spends free time camping and backpacking, with the Pasayten Wilderness Area noted as one of his favorite natural retreats. Those personal interests contribute to a calm, curious, and resourceful therapeutic style.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take committed steps toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often used for issues like anxiety, depression, and chronic stress because it focuses on flexible responding rather than eliminating every uncomfortable experience.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a skills-based approach that examines how thoughts, moods, and behaviors influence one another. It teaches practical strategies for managing symptoms, improving coping, and changing patterns that contribute to depression, anxiety, or relationship difficulties.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist offers empathy and support while clients explore their own goals and solutions. This approach can be especially helpful for people seeking a collaborative, strengths-focused process.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. David will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging let clients connect from home, work, or while traveling. These options make it easier to keep regular appointments, access licensed professionals, and fit therapy into a busy life without sacrificing continuity of care.