David Shirly
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
About David
I am a licensed therapist in Florida dedicated to supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My professional approach centers on helping clients navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. I specialize in addressing issues such as social anxiety, workplace stress, life transitions, and interpersonal communication.
My therapeutic practice is deeply compassionate and tailored to each individual’s unique experiences. I focus on empowering clients to develop self-love, overcome isolation, and rediscover their sense of purpose. Whether you’re struggling with mood disorders, relationship difficulties, or seeking personal transformation, I provide a supportive environment for meaningful healing and growth.
Drawing from evidence-based practices, I work collaboratively with clients to develop practical strategies for managing stress, building resilience, and creating positive life changes. My goal is to help you understand yourself more deeply, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and move towards a more fulfilling life.
What David helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Depression
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How David works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Amazing! He helped me see my irrational thinking and guided me on how to self regulate. Through the process, always being kind and understanding but also realistic when times needed. Life changing, definitely won’t regret working with him”
- “He’s thoughtful, he listens well. He offers methodical and strategic advice. His feedback is valued. He’s easy to talk to. I would recommend him.”
- “He’s a great therapist - listens well and great advice and exercises”
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- “I appreciate him very much. He’s helped me through some difficult situations.”
- “Always great!”
- “David listens carefully… is insightful and responsive…”
- “Excellent Therapist”
- “David has been extremely helpful so far.”
- “David is great. Listens really well, genuinely cares about your well being and goals in life and helping you to reach those goals. Highly recommend.”
- “David is great! Knowledgeable, professional, and understanding!”
- “David is very good at reminding me that I'm not a bad person I just make bad choices sometimes. He's very responsive which is important for me in this difficult time”
- “David's insights have been very helpful he's worked with me. I have developed a bond with him that benefits both my therapy as well as a friendship I would recommend him to anybody”
- “David is a great therapist, very easy to speak with and makes me feel very comfortable. He is knowledgeable and I feel like we relate to each other”
- “David feels like the perfect balance between a consonant professional but with an froendly approachableness. You respect his opinions and his thought process a lot.”
- “David is super relatable, easy to talk to, and offers a lot of great help and advice to help handle and deal with your situation. He's taught me a lot about how to help myself and become a better person for those around me and internally”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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