- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship issues
- Addiction support
About David
David Shirly is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with ten years of experience. He works with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, addiction, stress, and related concerns such as sleep problems and self-esteem. David also lists social anxiety among his areas of focus and supports individuals dealing with trauma and intimacy-related issues.
He uses clear, direct conversation to help people untangle what feels overwhelming. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings - small experiments, coping skills, and communication practice. He draws on methods that include cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness to address anxious thoughts and unhelpful behavior patterns.
David pays attention to relationship patterns and attachment problems that turn up again and again. He works on communication, commitment worries, and codependency, and addresses issues tied to abandonment or avoidant personality features. He also supports people managing substance use and the effects of domestic violence and separation.
In sessions he may use emotion-focused ideas to explore how feelings affect decision making and close relationships. Dialectical behavior strategies are used to build distress tolerance and emotional regulation when emotions feel intense. The mix of approaches is chosen with the client to match immediate needs and longer-term goals.
People can expect a straightforward, collaborative style aimed at helping them try new ways of handling social situations, stress, and relationship challenges. David offers services in English and accepts international clients; confirm session options before booking.
Approaches used for online sessions
David often uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing them with small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety and improve problem solving. DBT provides straightforward skills for regulating strong emotions, managing distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help when social situations feel overwhelming.He also draws on client-centered and mindfulness approaches to help clients notice what matters to them and develop calmer attention to their experience. Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the treatment process; the therapist and client discuss goals and try approaches together to find what fits best.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins can work during a lunch break, or sessions without video can reduce pressure to be on camera. These practical benefits often help people maintain momentum while working on social anxiety, relationships, stress, and related concerns.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep problems, ADHD, and related issues such as attachment and abandonment.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is collaborative and practical, using conversation to identify useful skills and experiments clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of experience as a practicing mental health professional.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; confirm the available options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.