David Sprouse, LCPC, LPC
Practical therapy that helps rewrite life stories
Details
| Name | David Sprouse |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCPC, LPC |
| Based in | Virginia |
| Licensed in | Hawaii, Oregon, Oklahoma, Alabama, Arizona, Nevada, Virginia |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 5 |
About David
David Sprouse is a licensed counselor with five years of counseling-specific experience and a long background in healthcare. He uses a direct, down-to-earth approach to help people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. He aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and clear.
He favors Narrative Therapy alongside client-centered techniques to help people tell their story in a new way. That starts with listening closely to what matters to each person and noticing patterns that get in the way.
Background and approach
He also uses cognitive behavioral tools to tackle unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. David draws on past work with addiction services and medication-assisted treatment programs to support people dealing with substance use and recovery concerns. He combines practical problem-solving with attention to how experiences shape identity and choices.
Sessions tend to be informal but focused. He encourages people to name small, realistic goals and to try simple steps between meetings. Expect clear language, straightforward feedback, and a focus on what helps you feel more capable day to day.
People often seek him out for help with sleep and eating problems, relationship stress, parenting strain, workplace challenges, and coping with chronic illness or caregiver burden. He also addresses anger, self-esteem, ADHD-related struggles, and grief around separation or divorce. David practices in Virginia and offers sessions in English.
He works with each person to shape a plan that fits their life and their goals.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues among the things David works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask David directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking David directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical approaches work online
David uses Narrative Therapy to help people look at the stories they tell about themselves and find new, healthier ways to understand difficult events. That work can clarify how past experiences shape current choices and relationships. Client-Centered Therapy is another key approach he uses; it centers the person's own goals and emphasizes listening, acceptance, and collaboration to build momentum for change.He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change thoughts and behaviors that cause distress. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating issues, and many day-to-day problems where small shifts produce noticeable results. Choosing the right mix of approaches happens together. He will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and adjust tools and methods to fit what feels helpful and realistic.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people work face to face when convenient, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports quick check-ins, and messaging allows for brief reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or medical needs while keeping the focus on steady progress.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. He also helps with addictions, sleep and eating issues, relationship stress, parenting strain, and ADHD-related challenges.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His style blends Narrative Therapy and client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions are informal, focused, and aimed at practical change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of counseling-specific experience and additional years working in healthcare settings. That background includes leadership in addiction services.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently working with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and routines.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a therapy relationship?
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