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David Bradshaw, LMHC

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationWashington
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About David

David Bradshaw is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Washington who blends evidence-based interventions with a client-centered stance.

Background and approach

He draws on eight years of clinical experience to help people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders, trauma, and ADHD, using approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

His training includes a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, and his license is recorded as WA LMHC MHC.LH.61096847. Before entering mental health care David worked for five years in corrections and law enforcement, an experience that informs his grounded, practical perspective on coping and safety.

He enjoys practices that support mind-body balance like yoga, meditation, and martial arts, and brings that personal appreciation for resilience into therapeutic work. Outside the office he is an avid reader, builds desktop computers, and spends time camping and backpacking in places such as the Pasayten Wilderness.

David accepts international clients and offers flexible session formats to accommodate different needs. He aims to collaborate with each person to set realistic goals, explore meaningful change, and develop practical skills for managing life transitions, relationships, and emotional challenges.

Online therapy with evidence-based approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility so people can act in ways that align with what matters to them even when distressing thoughts or feelings arise. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies and shifts unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and problem behaviors. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people resolve mixed feelings about change by exploring personal motivations and strengthening commitment.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. He works collaboratively with each client to assess needs, set goals, and adjust methods over time so therapy fits personal preferences and life circumstances rather than imposing a single technique.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic distance. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to practice skills between sessions, while allowing the therapist and client to focus on strategies that address stress, mood, addiction concerns, trauma recovery, ADHD-related challenges, and everyday coping.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does David commonly address?
He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What therapeutic style does he use in sessions?
His approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor strategies to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has been practicing since October 2018, bringing eight years of experience that include earlier work in corrections and law enforcement prior to becoming a mental health counselor.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the designation WA LMHC MHC.LH.61096847 and is based in Washington state.
Can clients who live outside the U.S. work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and provides services to people outside the United States.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English

What David can help with

David Bradshaw works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression.

How David approaches therapy

David's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

David is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Washington, with 8 years of clinical experience.