David Sullivan, LCPC, LPC

David Sullivan is a Michigan-based licensed counselor with 23 years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, depression, grief, trauma, and major life transitions. He works with individuals and couples to develop practical strategies that align with their values and goals, helping clients build boundaries, strengthen assertiveness, and find direction during career or life changes. He also addresses concerns related to parenting, family dynamics, sleep and eating difficulties, ADHD, bipolar conditions, and compassion fatigue.

He holds professional licenses as an LCPC and an LPC - explained as Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor - and brings a grounded, evidence-informed approach to therapy. His clinical foundation is in cognitive-behavioral methods that emphasize noticing and reworking unhelpful thoughts and responses, paired with client-centered listening that respects each person s beliefs and choices. He also draws on existential and mindfulness-informed ideas when they suit a client s needs.

David welcomes clients from across the United States and Canada and is able to work with international clients in other regions. He frames therapy as a collaborative process, tailoring interventions to what matters most to each client and helping them move forward in consistent, realistic steps toward greater balance and coping.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

David Sullivan commonly integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered techniques into online sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy involves identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and practicing concrete skills to shift those patterns - it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and addictions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and meeting each person where they are - it supports people who need a respectful, values-driven space to clarify goals and make decisions. He also uses motivational interviewing when appropriate to help people find internal motivation for change, which can be especially helpful for substance use and behavior change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. David collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so the work stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy with David can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexible options for scheduling and access across time zones. These formats make it easier to receive consistent support while balancing work, family, and other life demands, and they allow therapists and clients to focus on actionable strategies that translate into everyday life.