David Sullivan , LCPC, LPC

David Sullivan is a licensed therapist based in Michigan with 23 years of experience helping individuals and couples navigate life transitions, relationship challenges, and emotional concerns. He holds the LCPC and LPC credentials - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor - and brings a practical, values-aligned approach to therapy that centers each person’s goals and convictions.

He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and relationship issues, parenting and family dynamics, career planning, and coping with major life changes. David emphasizes collaboration and respects each client’s beliefs, avoiding any imposition of his own perspectives while assisting clients in building clearer boundaries, stronger assertiveness, and healthier patterns of thinking and behavior.

Therapeutic work draws from multiple approaches with a foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helping clients notice and adjust unhelpful thoughts and reactions. He also integrates client-centered, existential, mindfulness, and motivational techniques as appropriate, tailoring interventions to individual needs. David accepts clients in Michigan and works with people across the United States and internationally. He is accepting new clients and is available to begin work with those seeking steady, practical progress toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

David Sullivan commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in his online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and creating a supportive space where clients lead the conversation; it helps people clarify values, strengthen self-esteem, and explore relationship or life-direction concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. David will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and will adapt techniques over time so the treatment fits the client rather than expecting the client to fit a single method.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins can happen via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule regular work around daily life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access care from different locations while working toward meaningful, measurable progress.