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LPC-MHSP

David Anderson, LPC-MHSP

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationTennessee
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About David

David Anderson brings six years of clinical experience to his work as an LPC-MHSP based in Tennessee. He frames therapy as a collaborative process, meeting clients where they are and helping them navigate challenges such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and struggles with self-esteem.

Background and approach

He also addresses relationship and family concerns, parenting stress, anger, ADHD, and a range of related issues including impulsivity, mood disorders, and gender dysphoria. Anderson uses a flexible, eclectic approach grounded in client-centered care and evidence-informed techniques.

He integrates cognitive behavioral strategies to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, narrative methods to explore personal meaning, and motivational interviewing to support change. He welcomes conversations about sexuality, kink and alternative sex culture, adoption and attachment matters, and complex family dynamics while tailoring the work to each person’s priorities.

His practice emphasizes practical skills and reflective exploration so clients can better cope with life changes and difficult feelings. Prospective clients in Tennessee can connect with him for support with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

David integrates client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client's priorities guide the work; this approach focuses on empathy, active listening, and supporting personal growth. He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, mood difficulties, or stress, offering practical skills for day-to-day coping. Narrative therapy is another tool he employs to help clients examine and reframe the stories they tell about themselves, which can be useful for issues like identity, shame, and relationship patterns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each client to explore their needs, goals, and preferences, and may adapt methods over time so the work stays relevant and effective for the individual's situation.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can increase flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other commitments. These formats allow clients to access licensed professionals from their own location and make it easier to maintain continuity of care when schedules change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with many common difficulties including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship and family problems, ADHD, anger, and coping with life changes.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
His style is collaborative and eclectic, emphasizing client-centered care alongside targeted techniques like cognitive behavioral strategies and narrative work to help clients reach their goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
He is licensed as an LPC-MHSP and practices in Tennessee under licence TN LPC-MHSP 5040.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered for therapy?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide different ways to connect.
How are fees and subscription handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementADHD

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English