David Rawlins is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan with 12 years of experience in mental health.
01About David
David Rawlins is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan with 12 years of experience in mental health. He focuses on helping people handle anxiety, depression, trauma, and career stress. He also supports clients dealing with addictions, intimacy and relationship concerns, eating and sleeping issues, and self-esteem struggles.
David keeps sessions relaxed and low-pressure. He aims to build a straightforward rapport so people can talk about what matters. He sees asking for help as a step of strength and works at a pace that feels manageable.
Background and approach
In practice he mixes client-centered work with skills-based methods like cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches. That means conversations are followed by practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and manage intense emotions. He also uses mindfulness techniques and motivational interviewing when those fit the person's goals.
His background includes work in community mental health, training counseling students, supervising other counselors, and running a independent practice. He holds a master's degree in counseling from Argosy University - Nashville and a bachelor's in psychology from Siena Heights University.
David supports people facing a wide range of challenges including bipolar concerns, first responder and veteran issues, personality and behavioral concerns, grief from divorce or separation, self-harm, and compulsive behaviors. Sessions are offered in English and are provided via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
02Credentials
- LPC (Michigan)
- License 6401012158 · expires February 2026
- NPI
- 1144467697 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything David lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Antisocial personality
- Body image
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- First responder issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Personality disorders
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Trichotillomania
- Young adult issues
Methods David names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods David names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Combining practical skills and supportive listening online
David blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior techniques. Client-centered work focuses on listening and understanding each person's situation so sessions feel respectful and collaborative. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify and change thoughts and behaviors that worsen mood and anxiety, which can be useful for depression, anxiety, and some eating or sleeping problems. Dialectical behavior therapy adds real-time skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance, often helpful for self-harm urges, anger, or relationship strain.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. He talks with people about their goals and tries methods that fit those goals. If something isn't helping, he adjusts the plan together so therapy stays practical and relevant to daily life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video lets people work face-to-face from another location. Phone sessions can be a quicker check-in or fit lower bandwidth situations. Live chat and text messaging let people send updates, ask questions between meetings, or use brief sessions when scheduling is tight. These options aim to make it easier to keep consistent work on skills and coping strategies.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, career challenges, depression, addictions, and many relationship and intimacy-related issues.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach paired with cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior techniques to combine listening with practical skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of experience working in community mental health, independent practice, supervising counselors, and teaching counseling students.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions delivered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How much do sessions cost and how do they work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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