David Shirly
Florida LMHC using CBT, DBT, EFT, and mindfulness
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About
David Shirly, LMHC, brings a focused clinical practice to people in Florida and beyond, drawing on ten years of experience addressing a wide range of concerns. His work covers stress, anxiety, addiction, mood concerns, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting challenges, self esteem, ADHD, and related areas such as attachment, codependency, eating and substance use issues, and family conflict. He holds licenses in New York and Florida and offers structured, goal-oriented support rooted in well-established therapeutic approaches.
Sessions center on practical skills and deeper emotional exploration as appropriate to each situation. He integrates client-centered principles with cognitive and behavioral tools to help individuals identify unhelpful patterns, learn new coping strategies, and improve communication within relationships. Techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, mindfulness practice, and motivational interviewing are available as part of a tailored plan. David emphasizes collaboration, working with each person to define goals and select methods that fit their circumstances and preferences.
Sessions center on practical skills and deeper emotional exploration as appropriate to each situation. He integrates client-centered principles with cognitive and behavioral tools to help individuals identify unhelpful patterns, learn new coping strategies, and improve communication within relationships. Techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, mindfulness practice, and motivational interviewing are available as part of a tailored plan. David emphasizes collaboration, working with each person to define goals and select methods that fit their circumstances and preferences.
- Location:
- Florida, United States
- Years Experience:
- 10
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Anger management, Depression
Other areas of experience: Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual dysfunction, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NY LMHC 017927, FL LMHC MH18828
- NPI Number: 1316539893
- License: LMHC (Florida), LMHC (New York)
Remote sessions and therapeutic approach
David offers online options that combine talk-based work with skill development. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, helping to break cycles that contribute to anxiety, depression, or addictive patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides concrete tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when intense feelings or relationship conflicts arise.
Mindfulness Therapy is offered alongside these approaches to cultivate present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. He approaches each case collaboratively, inviting clients to set goals and choose which methods feel most useful, then adapting the plan as work progresses. Online appointments are available through video calls and by phone, and ongoing contact can include live chat or text-based messaging to support between-session work and check-ins.
What is David Shirly's clinical experience?
He has ten years of professional experience as a licensed clinician working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and licenses?
David is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with credentials listed as LMHC. He holds NY LMHC 017927 and FL LMHC MH18828.
Which languages does he work in?
This profile indicates he provides services in English.
Where is he based?
He is located in Florida and practices there while also offering remote services.
How can people work with him remotely?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls or phone sessions, and ongoing communication options include live chat or text-based messaging.
Does he accept international clients?
Yes. The profile indicates he is accepting international clients.
What does therapy cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to be connected with him.