David Evans, LMHC
Warm, practical therapy for lasting change
- CBT based support
- Trauma informed care
- Relationship and parenting help
About David Evans
David Evans is a Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with more than 20 years of experience supporting clients through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. His background includes work in private practice as well as roles with King County Public Health, BSD, and Youth Eastside Services, giving him experience across different settings and needs. He also has experience providing therapy through online services.
He works with concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, and career-related challenges. David also supports people who have lived through physical trauma or emotional abuse, offering steady guidance as they navigate the impact of those experiences and work toward meaningful change.
David’s style is warm and interactive, with an emphasis on respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on understanding each person as an individual. His work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and patterns, along with Reality Therapy, which emphasizes practical choices and steps that support a more balanced life.
David tailors the conversation and treatment plan to match each client’s goals, needs, and preferences, with a focus on creating a clear, positive direction forward. He offers morning availability and may also be able to accommodate afternoon or evening appointments.
He works with concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, and career-related challenges. David also supports people who have lived through physical trauma or emotional abuse, offering steady guidance as they navigate the impact of those experiences and work toward meaningful change.
David’s style is warm and interactive, with an emphasis on respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on understanding each person as an individual. His work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and patterns, along with Reality Therapy, which emphasizes practical choices and steps that support a more balanced life.
David tailors the conversation and treatment plan to match each client’s goals, needs, and preferences, with a focus on creating a clear, positive direction forward. He offers morning availability and may also be able to accommodate afternoon or evening appointments.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does David Evans have?
David Evans has 20 years of experience as a mental health therapist.
Is David Evans a licensed therapist?
Yes. David Evans is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington. License: WA LMHC LH 00011264.
In which languages does David Evans provide therapy?
David Evans provides therapy in English.
Where is David Evans located?
David Evans is located in Washington.
How can I work with David Evans as my therapist?
You can work with David Evans through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and what is available.
Does David Evans work with international clients?
No. David Evans does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with David Evans cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors like your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Tools That Translate Well Online
David Evans draws from several evidence-informed approaches that work well in online therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, then practicing new ways of responding. It is often used for concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.He also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy, which builds skills for staying grounded in the present moment. This approach can be helpful when emotions feel intense, sleep is disrupted, or worries keep looping, and it supports learning how to respond rather than react. Motivational Interviewing may be used as well, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental way to explore ambivalence and strengthen personal motivation, including around habits and substance use concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. David works collaboratively with clients to understand what they want to change, what has or has not helped before, and what pace feels realistic, then shapes a plan that fits their goals and preferences.
Online therapy can make it easier to get consistent support with less disruption to daily life. Sessions may take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different communication styles and schedules.