Dr. David Wiggins, LPC

Dr. David Wiggins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with 40 years of professional experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship and marital concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and difficulties with concentration and memory. His practice also addresses medical and long-term illness challenges, caregiver stress, chronic pain and disability, communication problems, divorce and separation, life purpose, men's issues, mood disorders including seasonal affective disorder, traumatic brain injury, workplace difficulties, and issues commonly encountered by young adults.

He approaches each client with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, creating a nonjudgmental space where practical skill building is central. Sessions and treatment plans are tailored to each person’s specific needs and goals, with an emphasis on teaching strategies that help solve problems and improve day-to-day functioning. Mindfulness practices are among the tools he uses to support concentration and emotional regulation.

Having chosen counseling as a lifelong career, Dr. Wiggins draws on decades of experience because he has seen therapy produce meaningful improvement. He finds helping people develop skills and make measurable progress to be deeply rewarding, and he encourages those taking the first step toward change to reach out for support.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Dr. Wiggins integrates mindfulness-based practices that encourage present-moment awareness and gentle attention to thoughts and sensations - these techniques can help reduce anxiety, improve concentration, and support emotional regulation. He also uses skills-focused approaches that teach practical coping strategies and problem-solving tools to manage stress, mood challenges, and everyday difficulties. For clients affected by traumatic experiences, he applies trauma-informed methods that prioritize safety, processing at a manageable pace, and rebuilding a sense of control and resilience.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Wiggins works with each person to identify goals, assess what is helping or hindering progress, and adjust methods so the treatment fits the client’s needs and preferences. That partnership helps ensure therapy is both effective and personally meaningful.

Online care provides practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate schedules, mobility limits, or geographic distance. Working with licensed professionals in these formats makes it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing life, work, and health-related demands.