ABOUT ME

Hi - I’m Dave.  I’m passionate about helping others explore, discover and examine their lives. I welcome the opportunity to partner with you in customizing practical ways to feel empowered, resilient and capable of living life to its fullest. 

You may be experiencing sadness, loneliness, anxiety, challenges with relationships, anger, pain, grief, or coping with the concerns of life.  Perhaps you feel stagnant, unfulfilled or “stuck” and don’t seem to be making any headway in life.  Counseling may help you to:

  • Identify what’s preventing you from being authentic and from being the person you want to be in life.

  • Increase awareness and become more open to challenging experiences by learning new ways to deal with them when they arise.

  • Engage in whatever is meaningful to you despite having uncomfortable experiences. This allows you to consistently be authentic and genuine.

  • Share authentically with another human being in a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space.

I was a physical therapist for more than 20 years before I became a counselor, and appreciate the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit especially as it relates to pain and being able to engage in life.  I offer a unique, compassionate and integrative approach to one’s health and overall wellness.

I provide counseling for all genders and backgrounds and have a special interest in supporting performers (musicians, artists, athletes, etc.). I also understand the challenges and stigma men face regarding mental health.

Counseling is a powerful tool and if you’re committed to enhancing your well-being, I’m here to support you.

Additional background and interests….

As a musician and photographer I value creative expression and how this may impact one’s mental health, and honor its importance as part of the therapeutic process.

I’ve always found great comfort in nature. It can be a powerful healer, promoting overall wellness, especially our mental health and believe it’s a beneficial adjunct to therapy.

how i work

Counseling sessions are one-on-one. I am a licensed professional that adheres to The American Counseling Association’s Code of Ethics and as such maintain Confidentiality and Disclosure of information per these guidelines as well those established for Counselors by WA State. See here for details. I am client-centered, collaborative and while I draw from a variety approaches, the main operating framework used for my counseling work is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). You can learn more about ACT here.

I do offer a couple of low fee counseling spots for those in need with limited resources. Please inquire regarding availability.

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work with me

I deliver individual therapy services through Evolve Counseling Seattle either in-person or via telehealth.  I am an in-network provider with Cigna, Premera, and Kaiser (PPO only) insurance plans, or cash pay ($135/session).  Sessions are 55 minutes in length.

Let’s work together to find your new path.

MY APPROACH

  • BE PRESENT

    It starts with being able to contact the present moment and then notice whatever is going on for us inside.

  • OPEN UP

    Acknowledge and be willing to make space for the unpleasant things that show up - thoughts, feelings, memories, etc.

  • Actively Engage

    Regardless of the challenges that life throws at us, learn how to take effective action guided by who and what matters most to us (i.e. our values).

QUESTIONS? LET’S CHAT.

BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION WITH ME.