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David Whiteman, LMHC, LPC

Supportive counselor for stress and anxiety

26 years in practice · based in Indiana · sessions in English · online sessions

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About David

David Whiteman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 26 years of experience. He focuses on practical, straightforward support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. He helps clients find clearer ways to cope and move forward.

He uses conversations that center on the client's strengths and goals. David believes people know their own story and can use that knowledge to change unhelpful patterns.

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Background and approach

Sessions are calm and goal-focused, with an emphasis on small, doable steps. Over his career he has supported people dealing with relationship strain, family conflict, sleep problems, career stress, and compassion fatigue. He also works with concerns such as attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and recovery after disaster.

His approach adapts to the problem at hand rather than following a single formula. David integrates techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered methods. He also uses solution-focused and motivational strategies to help clients set priorities and take action.

Those methods aim to reduce worry and build practical skills for everyday life. People who choose him can expect direct listening, respectful feedback, and collaborative goal setting. He frames progress as steady steps that add up over time.

His work is aimed at helping clients gain more control over daily struggles and move toward a more satisfying life.

Approach and access: therapy methods that fit your life

David commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match a person's values, which can help with anxiety and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and accepting the client's experience so they can explore choices at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test them with practical experiments to reduce worry and improve mood.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and everyday challenges, then try approaches that fit those needs. That collaborative process means methods can be adjusted as progress is made.

Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or when a less visual check-in is preferred. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to fit short check-ins into a busy day or to journal between sessions. These options give practical flexibility while keeping the focus on clear goals and skills that transfer into daily life.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, sleep problems, career stress, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include attachment issues, caregiver stress, body image, and coping after disasters.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style centers the client and moves toward clear goals. He combines listening with practical steps, using techniques that encourage action and acceptance rather than long, unfocused discussion.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 26 years of professional experience as a counselor. That background includes work with a wide range of concerns from trauma to everyday stressors.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices from Indiana while also holding licensure in Indiana and Wisconsin as noted.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to allow flexible ways to connect depending on the client's needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To start, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
26 years
Licensed
Wisconsin, Indiana
Languages
English

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