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David Sprouse

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David Sprouse, LCPC, LPC

Virginia

Licensed counselor - Codependency and addictions

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Where David stands

Credentials
LCPC, LPC
License
LMHC, Hawaii / MHC-629; LPC, Oregon / C5991; LPC, Oklahoma / 10112; LPC, Alabama / 4722; LPC, Arizona / LPC-22553; LCPC, Nevada / CP5585-R; LPC, Virginia / 0701012798
NPI
1023666252
Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Location
Virginia

About

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy

About David

David Sprouse is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with five years of licensed counseling experience. He practices in Virginia and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and related concerns such as ADHD, depression, and coping with life changes.

He also supports people dealing with family and parenting strain, eating and sleep problems, anger and low self-esteem, and issues around caregiving, chronic illness, and body image. Codependency and communication difficulties are listed among his additional focuses. He approaches these concerns directly and practically in conversation.

His background includes long experience in healthcare and several years working with addiction treatment. That history includes clinical and administrative roles in settings for people using medication-assisted treatment. He draws on that experience when addressing substance-related problems and their effects on daily life.

In sessions he uses client-centered work alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Narrative Therapy. Sessions are conversational and straightforward, with attention to thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns that keep people stuck in people-pleasing or high-stress roles.

He keeps a casual but professional style to help clients talk more easily. To begin a first session, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule using the online options button. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How sessions work

How David’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. In online sessions this looks like time to talk through priorities, feelings, and what feels most urgent. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to test new ways of responding to stress or cravings. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name emotional patterns that affect relationships and personal reactions, which can be explored during video or phone conversations.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will work with the client to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaboration means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the approach as needed rather than committing to one method from the start.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they can fit appointments into workdays, reduce travel time, or choose a shorter phone check-in when that suits them better. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, mindfulness practices, and narrative reflection to an online setting so the work fits everyday life without needing an in-person visit.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

Hawaii, Oregon, Oklahoma, Alabama, Arizona, Nevada, Virginia

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, and related areas like codependency, body image, and caregiving stress.

What is his therapy style like?

He uses a calm, conversational approach that focuses on thoughts, feelings, and behavior. He draws on client-centered work plus CBT, EFT, mindfulness, and narrative techniques.

How much experience does he have?

He has five years of licensed counseling experience and additional years of healthcare work that informed his work with addictions and medical stressors.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He holds the credentials LCPC and LPC and practices in Virginia.

Does he work in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

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

What should I do to start working together?

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

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.

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