David Sullivan , LCPC, LPC

David Sullivan is a licensed counselor (LCPC and LPC), practicing in Michigan with 23 years of experience in the mental health field. He works with individuals and couples to address a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and family issues, sleep and eating concerns, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. He also focuses on related areas such as attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and body image challenges.

Drawing on a foundation in cognitive behavioral approaches while integrating client-centered, existential, mindfulness, and motivational techniques, he tailors treatment to each person’s goals and values. He emphasizes helping people learn to pause, reflect, and change patterns of thinking and reacting so they can manage stressors more effectively and create meaningful, sustainable change. He aims to respect each client’s beliefs and to work in a way that is consistent with their priorities rather than imposing his own views.

David is accepting new clients and is able to work with international clients in addition to those in Michigan. He invites prospective clients to start a conversation about their needs and goals to determine a collaborative path forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

David Sullivan commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy to guide online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and supporting the client’s own goals and values so people can explore choices and build self-directed solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. David works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexible ways to engage in care from different locations and schedules. These options can make it easier to maintain consistent appointments, access support during transitions, and fit therapy into busy lives while working with licensed professionals and therapists who will tailor the work to each client’s situation.