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David Thomas

Support for stress, trauma, and life transitions

LPC Michigan

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About David

David Thomas is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the fallout from trauma and major life shifts. He draws on practical, evidence-informed methods to help clients find clearer direction, reduce painful patterns, and reconnect with what matters most.

Background and approach

His work emphasizes building self-awareness, identifying values, and translating insight into everyday strategies for coping and growth. In sessions he blends client-centered listening with structured tools to address issues like grief, anger, workplace challenges, caregiving stress, and relationship and communication concerns.

David’s background includes eight years of clinical experience in Michigan, and he integrates motivational interviewing when goals or behavioral change are a priority. The overall aim is to move from isolation toward connection and to support clients in living with greater purpose and resilience.

Clients can expect an approachable, reflective style that values exploration of personal experiences, relationships, and broader systems. Therapy is positioned as a collaborative process that develops practical coping strategies while clarifying meaning and direction for life and work.

Approaches and online options for practical change



David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to learn concrete skills for managing anxiety, mood, and everyday stress. He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration so clients feel heard and supported while exploring values and personal meaning. Together these methods address a range of concerns from trauma recovery to workplace stress and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be shaped by each person’s goals, needs, and preferences. He works collaboratively to determine which methods fit best, adjusting strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow for flexible scheduling and continuity of care across different settings. These formats make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions and to access support in ways that fit daily life and responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does David address in therapy?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and a range of life and workplace challenges including caregiving stress and communication problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach combines client-centered listening with evidence-informed techniques, emphasizing self-awareness, values clarification, and practical strategies to support change.
What is his clinical experience?
David has eight years of experience providing mental health counseling and guiding clients through personal discovery and coping strategies.
What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
He is licensed as an LPC with licence number MI LPC 6401017991 and practices in Michigan.
Does he offer services in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does he provide?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I follow to begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsEmptinessFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English