Therapist profile
David Sprouse, LCPC, LPC
Virginia
LCPC counselor - Anger and stress
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- CredentialsLCPC, LPC
- LicenseLMHC, Hawaii / MHC-629; LPC, Oregon / C5991; LPC, Oklahoma / 10112; LPC, Alabama / 4722; LPC, Arizona / LPC-22553; LCPC, Nevada / CP5585-R; LPC, Virginia / 0701012798
- NPI1023666252
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationVirginia
About
- CBT strategies
- Emotion work
- Mindfulness practice
About David
David Sprouse is an LCPC and an LPC with five years of counseling-specific experience and a longer history in healthcare. He practices in Virginia and works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, and anger.
He uses a straightforward, conversational style that aims to make clients feel comfortable speaking about hard things. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings, like checking patterns that feed anger or testing small changes in how they respond to stress.
David draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the conversation focused on each person's concerns and strengths. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and responses, and Emotionally-Focused ideas to look at how feelings shape interactions. Mindfulness and narrative techniques are used when they fit the issue at hand.
His background includes years in healthcare and work leading addiction services, including medication assisted treatment programs. That experience informs his approach to substance use and recovery-related stressors, without promising any single outcome.
People who come to him for anger or relationship strain can expect a mix of practical skill-building and conversational reflection. He aims to help clients notice patterns, practice new responses, and set manageable goals between sessions.
To begin, the usual route is to complete the service's matching questionnaire and schedule a first meeting, where options and goals are discussed in plain terms.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. Online sessions use that same stance to let clients bring topics like anger, stress, or relationship strain and have them heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to change thoughts and behaviors that fuel anger. In remote sessions, CBT work often involves short exercises, homework prompts, and checking progress between meetings. Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at how feelings affect connections and interaction patterns. That approach can help people notice emotional triggers and practice different responses during conversations with others.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each client about goals, try approaches that fit, and adjust based on what actually helps. Early sessions are used to clarify what matters most and to pick practical steps the client can use between meetings.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. It also allows for shorter check-ins, written follow-up between sessions, and using in-the-moment exercises without needing to travel. These practical benefits help therapy slot into everyday life while focusing on skills to manage anger and stress.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Hawaii, Oregon, Oklahoma, Alabama, Arizona, Nevada, Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he help with?
He helps with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, building resentment, and related relationship strain. Anger is listed among his named concerns.
How would he approach my temper in sessions?
He blends Client-Centered listening with CBT skill-building and emotionally-focused work. Sessions aim to identify triggers, test responses, and practice coping strategies.
What is his professional background?
He has five years of counseling-specific experience plus extensive healthcare work and experience directing addiction services. That background informs work with substance use and related stress.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LCPC and an LPC and practices in Virginia. Those credentials are shown as LCPC and LPC.
Can I see him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and location.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The first meeting is used to set goals and decide next steps.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.