David Whiteman, LMHC, LPC

David Whiteman is a licensed counselor with 26 years of professional experience who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, career concerns, bipolar disorder, sleep difficulties, and compassion fatigue. He holds LMHC and LPC credentials - both are professional counselor licenses that indicate advanced clinical training and state authorization to provide therapy. Based in Indiana, he also works with international clients and draws on a range of clinical approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs.

He approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, affirming that individuals understand their own stories and possess resources they can use to meet difficult challenges. He emphasizes the courage it takes to seek change and aims to support and empower people as they pursue a more fulfilling, balanced life. In sessions he combines practical strategies with client-centered collaboration to address issues such as attachment and abandonment concerns, communication and commitment problems, caregiver stress, body image, and blended family dynamics.

Whether the focus is short-term problem solving or longer-term growth, David blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered principles to help people set clear goals, build coping skills, and move toward meaningful change.

Approach-Focused Care Delivered Online

David Whiteman uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered approaches in ways that fit each person’s goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed steps toward what matters - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and building a supportive therapeutic relationship so clients feel heard and empowered to explore their concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. David collaborates with each person to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy stays practical and meaningful.

Online therapy with David offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and connect with a licensed professional from different locations while working toward clear, achievable goals.