David Sullivan , LCPC, LPC

David Sullivan is a Michigan-based licensed counselor with 23 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and many life transitions. He combines practical, evidence-informed methods with a collaborative, client-focused stance to help individuals identify goals, build coping strategies, and move forward in ways that align with their values and priorities.

He holds LCPC and LPC credentials, which are professional counseling licenses that permit him to provide clinical counseling services. In his practice he draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a foundation, along with client-centered, existential, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing approaches, selecting methods that fit each person’s needs. This blend allows him to address symptoms like persistent worry and low mood while also tackling underlying patterns that affect relationships, work, and daily functioning.

David works with a wide range of concerns including family and parenting issues, addiction and recovery, career planning, attention-related challenges, and compassion fatigue. He accepts new clients and is available to work with people in Michigan and internationally. His focus is on creating a steady, goal-oriented process so clients can develop clearer perspectives and more effective ways of responding to life’s demands.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

David Sullivan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered and mindfulness-based approaches to guide online work in ways that are accessible and practical. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - a useful approach for anxiety, depression, stress, and many daily challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s perspective and strengths, creating space for people to explore values, relationships, and difficult life decisions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and present-moment awareness, which can reduce reactivity and support coping with stress and grief.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and David collaborates with each person to tailor methods to their goals, preferences, and circumstances. He helps clients decide which tools to try and adjusts strategies as progress unfolds so the work stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy with David is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules, geographic distance, and different styles of communication. These options make it easier to access consistent, ongoing support and to practice skills in the context of daily life.