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David Mitchell

David Mitchell, LPC, LCMHC

North Carolina

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Licensed counselor - Life purpose and addictions

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Drug and alcohol addiction
  • Communication problems

About David

David Mitchell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with ten years of experience. He practices in North Carolina and helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, depression, and major life changes. He also works with concerns tied to life purpose and men's issues.

David focuses on clear, practical conversations. He breaks down complicated issues into steps people can try between sessions. He pays attention to patterns like codependency, control problems, and difficulties with communication. He also supports people facing isolation, guilt, shame, or problems with impulsivity.

He has worked with consequences of natural and human-caused disasters and with people affected by drug and alcohol addiction. David brings experience with veterans and armed forces issues and with mood and panic disorders. He notes that spiritual and faith questions sometimes come up and is willing to include those topics when clients want to address them.

In sessions he aims to be steady and direct. He helps people clarify what matters most after big changes in work, relationships, or health. That includes talking through next steps, weighing options, and practicing communication or coping skills that fit day-to-day life.

David describes himself as someone who values hard work and practical solutions. He encourages people to look at both thoughts and actions when they feel stuck. Before booking, confirm current session options to make sure they fit your routine.

How therapeutic methods and online sessions fit together

David works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing thoughts and behaviors and on improving communication. Cognitive-style approaches help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice different responses to anxiety or low mood. Behavioral techniques focus on concrete steps you can take between sessions to reduce avoidance, manage impulses, or rebuild routines.

He also uses practical communication and problem-solving methods to address relationship strain and codependency. These approaches teach specific skills for clearer requests, boundary-setting, and resolving repeated conflicts. Together, these methods are chosen based on the client’s goals and the problems they want to solve; deciding which approach to try is a collaborative process between therapist and client.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a busy week, having shorter check-ins during a work break, or avoiding travel time. If you want to include faith or spiritual questions as part of therapy, mention that when you complete the matching steps so the therapist can prepare to address those topics in sessions.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Michigan, North Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he work with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include codependency, communication problems, control issues, and life purpose.

How does he approach someone who feels stuck?

He uses straightforward, practical conversations to break problems into steps. Sessions include clarifying goals, practicing coping or communication skills, and planning small next actions.

What is his professional background?

He has ten years of clinical experience working with addiction, crisis management, and life transition concerns. He has also worked with veterans and people affected by disasters.

What credentials does he hold and where does he practice?

He holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in North Carolina.

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

He accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

David MitchellLPC, LCMHC

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