- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Faith integrated care
About David
David Mitchell is a licensed professional counselor who helps people handle stress, anxiety, addiction, and life changes. He uses a straightforward, encouraging style and aims to make difficult problems easier to talk about. He is based in North Carolina and has a decade of experience in counseling.
He focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. He works with clients facing depression, panic, relationship strain, and struggles around control or communication. He also supports those dealing with loneliness, issues tied to substance use, and questions about life purpose.
David has experience responding to crisis situations and helping people manage the fallout from disasters. He has worked with veterans and with men dealing with anger, intimacy, or pornography concerns. He describes his style as gentle and encouraging and aims to clarify complex issues so clients can make clearer choices.
Faith and spiritual questions are part of his practice for those who want that discussion. He says faith can be a resource when people are working through big life problems, and he is comfortable integrating those conversations when requested.
Clients can expect a counselor who values commitment and practical action. He approaches sessions with straightforward talk, goal-focused steps, and attention to the client’s personal values. His background includes work with housing instability, addiction, neurodivergence, and older adults, which shapes how he supports people in real-world challenges.
How evidence-based techniques guide online work
David uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address common problems like anxiety, addiction, and depression. One approach focuses on practical skills for managing anxiety and panic - teaching breathing, coping strategies, and step-by-step exposure to feared situations so symptoms feel less overwhelming. Another approach centers on behavioral strategies for addiction and impulse control - identifying triggers, building alternative routines, and planning clear relapse-prevention steps.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt methods to match a client's needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process means techniques may shift over time as progress and priorities change.
The biography does not specify which online session types are used, so confirm current session options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins between appointments. It can also make it simpler to continue sessions while relocating or when schedules change, helping therapy stay consistent with everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Michigan, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on codependency, communication problems, control issues, and loneliness.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is gentle and encouraging with a focus on practical steps and clearer choices. He aims to clarify complicated issues and work toward goals the client finds meaningful.
What is his professional background?
He has 10 years of counseling experience, including work in crisis management, housing challenges, and addiction support. He has also worked with veterans and older adults in various settings.
What credentials and region does he practice in?
He holds the LPC credential and the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina. The credential abbreviations stand for Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts clients from other countries as well.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling process.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.