David Sullivan, LCPC, LPC

David Sullivan, LCPC, LPC, helps people who are feeling stuck by focusing on clear, practical steps. He works with mood and stress concerns such as anxiety and depression, substance use, relationship struggles, grief, and major life changes. He also supports people facing caregiver strain, aging and geriatric issues, ADHD, and challenges around intimacy or self-esteem.

He has 23 years of experience in mental health and holds a Master of Arts in Counseling and a Master of Divinity. He does not impose his personal beliefs on clients and aims to match therapy to each person’s values and goals. His practice is built around helping people move forward in ways that fit their lives.

David draws primarily on cognitive behavioral ideas, teaching skills to notice automatic thoughts and respond differently. He also uses client-centered listening to follow what matters to each person, and mindfulness techniques to help manage strong emotions. Motivational interviewing is part of his approach when people want help finding motivation to change.

He has worked with a wide range of concerns including trauma recovery, addiction, career planning, eating and sleeping issues, and caregiver stress. He notes less experience with LGBTQ clients but works respectfully with people from many backgrounds. He is willing to work with international clients and sees people in Michigan.

If someone wants to begin, he asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to his availability. He aims to create a calm, practical space where goals are clear and progress is measured in real steps.

How his approaches translate to online work

David often uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful thinking and practice new responses; this approach is good for anxiety, depression, and stress related to life changes. Client-centered listening is another mainstay - sessions focus on what matters to the individual and follow their priorities rather than imposing a plan.

He also draws on mindfulness techniques to teach ways of managing strong emotions and staying grounded in the moment. These methods pair well with online sessions because they include short exercises and practical homework that clients can try between meetings. Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with the person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and life situation.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit brief check-ins into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow people in other regions to work with a therapist licensed in Michigan. Many people find that regular, scheduled sessions and brief between-session exercises help maintain progress over time.