David Anderson, LPC-MHSP

Tennessee · 6 years in practice

David Anderson is a licensed professional counselor with a focus on helping people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward.

License and registration

LPC-MHSP, Tennessee: 5040 · expires May 2027
NPI: 1902314016 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 6
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About David

David Anderson is a licensed professional counselor with a focus on helping people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. He brings six years of clinical experience and aims to create a calm, down-to-earth space for honest conversation. Many people come for help with anxiety, depression, trauma, or stress and leave with clearer steps to try at home.

He takes a straightforward, person-centered approach. Sessions often begin by listening to what matters most to the client and identifying practical goals.

Background and approach

David uses methods from Existential therapy to talk about meaning and choice, and from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thinking patterns that get in the way. He also draws from Narrative Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people reframe painful stories and find reasons to change. That mix allows him to tailor the work to each person’s situation and pace.

He talks in plain language and focuses on small, doable changes. David works with a wide range of concerns including relationship challenges, parenting strain, grief, ADHD, gender and sexual identity issues, and patterns like anger or impulsivity. He also addresses adoption and attachment questions, infidelity, and family of origin issues.

Sessions are offered from Tennessee and conducted in English. David aims to support people who want clearer direction, better communication skills, or tools to manage strong emotions. He invites clients to explore values and choices while developing practical coping skills.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything David lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Anger management
ADHD
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Communication problems
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Men's issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Young adult issues

Approaches David names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Existential Therapy in David's practice invites people to talk about meaning, choice, and what matters to them. It can help when life feels empty, confusing, or full of hard decisions. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience and uses empathic listening to clarify feelings and goals, useful for anyone needing a supportive space to sort things out. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes, which is helpful for anxiety, low mood, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. David treats the choice of method as a collaboration and checks in about what feels useful. Together the therapist and client decide whether to prioritize exploring meaning, practicing new skills, or rewriting difficult stories depending on the person's goals.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit different routines. Video lets people talk face-to-face while phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or camera use is not wanted. Live chat and messaging are good for brief check-ins, homework, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options help clients stay consistent while balancing work, family, and other obligations.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, ADHD, and issues related to gender and sexuality among other areas.

How would he describe his therapy style?

His style is conversational and practical, combining Client-Centered listening with Existential reflection and CBT techniques to address thoughts, values, and behavior.

What is his clinical background?

He has six years of experience as a licensed counselor and uses a mix of approaches including Narrative Therapy and Motivational Interviewing alongside CBT and Existential ideas.

Where does he practice and what credential does he hold?

He practices from Tennessee and holds the credential LPC-MHSP as listed in his profile.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.

What formats are available for sessions?

He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

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