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David Anderson

David Anderson, LPC-MHSP

Therapist in Tennessee

Compassionate counselor for practical change

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Experience

6+ years

Credentials

LPC-MHSP

Languages

English

Based in

Tennessee

  • collaborative style
  • practical tools
  • sex and relationships

About David

David Anderson is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) who offers a steady, conversational approach to therapy. He emphasizes working alongside people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or alone. He invites clients to talk through areas that feel painful or confusing and to plan small, workable steps forward.

With six years of practice, David draws from a mix of therapeutic methods rather than relying on a single model. He uses straightforward conversation, practical problem solving, and reflective questions to help people make sense of their experiences. Sessions are focused on what matters most to each person and on usable tools for everyday life.

David often supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and grief. He also addresses relationship and sexual concerns, parenting strains, ADHD, anger, and self-esteem issues. Additional areas he works on include attachment and family of origin struggles, divorce and separation, gender dysphoria, and concerns related to kink and alternative sex culture.

His style is down-to-earth and collaborative. He helps clients identify realistic goals and tests small changes between sessions. He aims for clear language, concrete strategies, and a calm space to sort through difficult feelings.

David practices in Tennessee and conducts sessions in English. People interested in starting therapy are invited to begin the simple intake steps on the site and match with him based on their needs and schedule.

How his approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client, helping people feel heard and guiding them to discover their own solutions. It can be useful for stress, low mood, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings interact. It uses simple exercises and experiments to test new habits and reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms.

Existential Therapy pays attention to meaning, choices, and personal values. It can help when life changes or identity questions feel overwhelming and someone needs to clarify what matters most.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. That collaborative process guides which methods are emphasized in sessions.

Confirm current online session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also allows a therapist to use worksheets, screen-sharing, and audio or video tools to practice skills between meetings.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementADHD

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

License details

LPC-MHSP · Tennessee
5040
NPI (National Provider Identifier)
1902314016

As listed on the therapist's professional profile. You can check these details with the relevant licensing board, professional body or registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does David work with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, and grief. He also helps with relationship and sexual concerns, parenting stress, ADHD, anger, and self-esteem struggles.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His approach is conversational and collaborative. He mixes problem-solving, reflective listening, and goal-focused tasks to keep therapy practical.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has six years of experience working with a variety of emotional and relational concerns.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He holds the credential LPC-MHSP, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider, and he practices in Tennessee.

In what languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

He is not accepting international clients at this time.

How does payment and cost work?

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

What steps are needed to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Some intimacy concerns have a physical side. If you notice pain or other physical symptoms, please speak with a doctor as well. Therapy can sit alongside medical care, not replace it.

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