- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and DBT skills
- Mindfulness tools
About David
David Shirly is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with ten years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting stress, self esteem, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients.
David uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered methods to help people name and work with difficult emotions. He draws on cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches when practical, and uses mindfulness tools to support daily coping. In session he helps clients notice patterns in feelings and behavior and try small, concrete changes.
His work often centers on attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, communication problems, and commitment issues. He also supports people dealing with addiction, domestic violence histories, dissociation, and body-image struggles. He will talk through relationship dynamics and intimacy-related worries in ways that are concrete and direct.
David prioritizes practical strategies for managing stress and improving sleep, while also attending to deeper emotional patterns that keep problems repeating. He combines skills training with reflective work so clients can use what they learn between sessions. Techniques from motivational interviewing appear when people are weighing change.
To get started, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session formats before booking.
How Emotion-Focused and Skills-Based Work Translates Online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming emotions and the interaction patterns they create. It helps people recognize how feelings shape relationship and personal responses so they can try new ways of connecting. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and the client's own goals, giving people space to lead the work and bring up what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety, low mood, and sleep problems.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with the client to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That may mean starting with emotion-focused exploration, then adding skills from CBT or DBT and mindfulness tools as practical supports.
Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list formats explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare, or travel. They can allow shorter check-ins when needed, let someone avoid commuting, and reduce the time commitment around a busy day. Licensed professionals can adapt EFT and skills work to the online setting so sessions focus on noticing feelings, practicing new responses, and building useful daily habits.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, self esteem and ADHD.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He centers Emotionally-Focused Therapy and uses client-centered approaches, then integrates CBT, DBT, and mindfulness techniques as useful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of experience as a practicing therapist.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and Florida and practices from Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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