David Sprouse, LCPC, LPC

David Sprouse is a licensed counselor who focuses on thoughts and everyday habits that shape how people feel and act. He holds LCPC and LPC credentials and brings five years of licensed counseling experience alongside long experience in healthcare. He aims to make sessions relaxed so people can talk about what matters without feeling judged.

He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and challenges with addiction. He also addresses issues like ADHD, sleep and eating concerns, relationship strain, parenting stress, career pressure, and caregiver fatigue. His work includes support for people dealing with guilt, shame, body image, and chronic illness or pain.

In practice he uses approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused ideas, mindfulness, and narrative therapy. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and small daily habits that make life harder, then finding realistic ways to change them. He keeps a friendly, down-to-earth tone so conversations feel natural and direct.

David’s background includes several years working in addiction services and directing a medication assisted treatment center that served hundreds of clients. That experience informs his practical approach to addiction and recovery concerns. He encourages gradual steps and straightforward strategies that fit into everyday life.

People who choose him will find an emphasis on collaboration and on building skills for coping with life changes. He supports clients in making changes at a pace that feels manageable and respectful of each person’s story.

Approaches that target thoughts and daily habits

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client’s lead to build trust and clarity. It helps when someone needs a calm space to talk about feelings and to decide what matters most.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and routines that keep problems going. It breaks those patterns into small, practical steps so people can try new ways of thinking and doing things that reduce stress and anxiety.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps name and work with strong emotions that affect relationships and self-worth. It can be useful for people dealing with attachment issues, grief, or repeated conflict.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying different techniques early on and adjusting based on what feels most helpful.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice new habits in the settings where they live and work, then bring those experiences back into sessions for discussion and refinement.