David Rawlins

David Rawlins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan. He brings 12 years of clinical experience to his work with adolescents and adults facing depression, anxiety, career stress, trauma, and other life challenges. He aims to create a calm, welcoming space where people can talk about what matters most to them.

He focuses on building a relaxed, non-threatening relationship that makes it easier to share difficult things. He frames asking for help as a sign of strength and works to establish trust early in care. Sessions concentrate on the problems the person brings in and practical steps they can use between meetings.

David trained at Argosy University - Nashville for his master’s degree in counseling and holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Siena Heights University. His background includes community mental health work, teaching counseling students, supervising counselors, and running a private practice in Lake Orion, Michigan.

He uses several well-known approaches in session. These include client-centered methods that follow the person’s lead, cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy for emotion regulation. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing also inform his work when appropriate.

David’s practice includes support for a wide range of concerns, including relationship strain, addiction-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, self-harm, and divorce and separation. He aims to teach practical skills people can use immediately to cope with stress and move toward their goals.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-centered therapy centers the person’s experience. The therapist listens carefully and follows the client’s lead to set goals and priorities. This approach helps when someone needs space to talk through decisions, grief, or changing life roles.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and relationship stress because it gives clear tools to change thinking and behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication skills. Those skills help when strong emotions or self-harm urges are present.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That usually starts with a few conversations to see what feels most helpful and practical.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking. The main practical benefits of remote work are flexibility and easier integration into daily life. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit meetings around work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals can help decide whether those arrangements will fit your goals.