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David Stuart

David Stuart, LMHC

Therapist in Florida

Practical, straightforward counseling for real problems

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  • 20 years experience
  • LMHC in Florida
  • Focus on addictions

About David

David Stuart is an approachable licensed mental health counselor with two decades of experience helping people through emotional challenges. He aims to be straightforward, nonjudgmental, and supportive while guiding clients toward their own problem-solving. He writes and speaks plainly, and he aims to make sessions feel calm and respectful.

He focuses on issues such as addictions, relationship worries, jealousy, stress, anxiety, anger, intimacy-related concerns, and life transitions. He also works with aging and geriatric issues, attachment concerns, divorce and separation, family of origin struggles, and smoking or vaping cessation. Coaching is another part of his practice for people wanting practical strategies.

David’s approach centers on listening closely and helping clients discover solutions that fit their lives. He leans on client-centered methods to follow each person’s pace, mindfulness to build present-moment awareness, and solution-focused techniques to set clear, achievable goals. He prefers to guide rather than give direct advice, encouraging people to find their own answers.

He practices in Florida and holds the LMHC credential, which is listed as FL LMHC. He offers a calm, honest style and aims to create a respectful space for talking through difficult topics. Prospective clients should expect a straightforward, practical way of working.

To begin, people typically complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability. David uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and scheduling follows the platform’s process.

How his approaches shape online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. The therapist reflects what the person says and supports self-directed problem solving, which can help with relationship worries, attachment concerns, and feelings like jealousy.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness skills for noticing thoughts, feelings, and bodily reactions without getting swept up in them. These practices can reduce stress and help with anxiety, anger, and handling strong emotions in relationships.

Solution-Focused Therapy is short-term and goal-oriented. It emphasizes small, practical steps and identifying what already works. This approach is useful for people wanting fast, actionable changes like quitting smoking or managing specific relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and daily realities to decide which methods fit best. He aims to guide clients toward approaches that feel natural and useful rather than imposing a single method.

Confirm the current session options before booking because formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing appointments during workday breaks or evenings. Some formats also make shorter check-ins possible when that better fits someone’s schedule.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesJealousySmoking / vaping cessation

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He helps people with addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, jealousy, stress, anxiety, anger, and coping with life changes, among other topics.

What is his therapy style like?

He uses a supportive, nonjudgmental approach that favors listening and guiding rather than giving direct advice.

How much experience does he have?

He has 20 years of experience working with people through emotional challenges and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is listed as an LMHC and specifically as FL LMHC, and he practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does cost and billing work?

Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to start therapy?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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