David Shirly, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL

Licensed

Online Counseling

(62 reviews)

LMHC David Shirly

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

David Shirly is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

More about me

Licensing: LMHC Years in Practice: 8 State: Florida

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor currently working out of Florida and have been doing counseling work for over 7 years.

The foundation of my personal orientation is that "the client is the most important person in the therapeutic process." Building on client strengths is something I use in my sessions to really try and understand the client and help facilitate them to make the changes they want to make in their lives.

I have 7 years of experience working with clients in the group setting and individual settings. My specialty lies within anger management, depression and anxiety. I love listening to people and helping them find the tools to achieve their goals.

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Issues: Stress Anxiety Addictions Anger management Depression Coping with life changes Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Self esteem ADHD
Languages Spoken: English

Services offered

Professional, confidential, and judgment-free

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Reviews for David Shirly

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David is the type of therapist that really listens to you and makes you feel like you’ve known him for years. He’s extremely passionate and very knowledgeable. It’s like talking to your best friend that you kind of don’t speak to everyday, but when you talk it’s hard to let go. Thank you David

I appreciate having David as my therapist. I feel like I am listened to and that we are making progress. He's very empathetic and confident. Glad to be working with him.

I really like David he is an Amazing therapist very understanding, patient, a good listener helpful and knowledgeable. I always feel a lot better, when speaking with David he helps me think more and look at things. I really do feel that I have and am improving . Thank you

A fantastic therapist, who takes the time to listen and help his patience by going the extra mile

David is an excellent professional with a very approachable and effective style that has helped me immensely through the last 6 months working with him. I highly recommend him!!

It’s still early but he seems to be getting to the issue faster than the other therapist and that’s good. I am the kind of guy who need to “move the needle” and this seems to be what’s happening. So yeah, so far so good.

Great guy. Would recommend

David is always working to help me achieve my goals. He’s an invaluable resource that I would recommend to anyone who is wanting to improve themselves.

I highly recommend David Shirley. In my time with him I have been able to work through some problems that made me feel stuck. He is very knowledgeable and respectful. Takes the time to listen and truly get to know you to better help your needs.

David is kind and a good listener. He is thoughtful with his words. His care is much appreciated.

David keeps it real and challenges me to become a better version of myself in a supportive and empathetic way.

David is great. He listens, offers great feedback and is honest. He won't tell you something just to sugarcoat a situation. I can't recommend him enough.

David is very attuned to helping me find the path to resolution. He’s not afraid to challenge me and call out the gaps in my perception.

Thank you he's very caring helping me to see how to do better already

He listens intently, offer’s different perspectives or views on issues and how to deal with them. He helped me to get out of a dark place and I greatly recommend him for people.

I'm very thankful to have found David Shirly on better help. He has been a tremendous asset to helping me understand and process my emotions and feelings. Also has helped me come up with strategies and tools to help me with my day to day stressors and challenges.

I would strongly recommend David to family and friends

My interaction with David thus far has been brief, but I can say that he seems to be a very empathetic, engaging, and understanding while also challenging you

My sessions with David, have changed my life. I'm new to therapy, so I have no prior therapist to relate to, but I am comfortable, and open which is a sign of good things.

David is very flexible, honest, and cares deeply about his patients. He tells you not what you want to hear, but what you need to hear.

I’ve only worked with David for a little over a month but in that short time he helped me find a better perspective on life and show me ways to deal with the issues I had going on internally. Great therapist!

David has been a key part of changing my mindset and life. As I got out of a long relationship, he helped me figure out who I am as a person and navigating through my life. He's someone that always listens and cares about me every single week. Couldn't recommend him enough!

He is the best!!!

I've worked with Dave through trauma, anxiety, depression, and ADHD issues for about a year. He's given me tools and the belief that I can succeed in working on myself and getting better.

The best

Great therapist

Always listening and thankful for keeping me on the right track

I am really enjoying my therapy sessions with David, I feel a lot better in myself & can already see positive changes after just 2 weeks. I look forward to my weekly sessions.

Amazing guy who truly cares about that you’re saying to him

He’s amazing and keeps things real with you.

David, is a great person to talk to, and helps you to see life better.

David has been extremely insightful and communicative during our sessions. He’s very understanding and quick to respond when needed. I highly recommend him.

He’s very good at getting me to understand what’s happening in my head. Not just giving me the answers he thinks I need

It’s been more than one and half year doing therapy with David. He always gives me tools which I can access and work on things. We take one step at a time sometimes go a step back reflect abs move ahead.

David is a great person - easy to talk to and very helpful. I appreciate all of his help!

Having David as a therapist was great! He was able to provide valuable resources and insight into my issues at a deeper cognitive level which allowed me to approach my problems and thought processes in new productive ways. David was able to teach me valuable things about myself, how I think, and how to deal with my thoughts and get better. I would definitely recommend david as after 4-5 months I was able to feel as though much of my confusion and troubles were mostly solved in terms of what I should be doing. You definitely will feel validated in your thoughts and happier knowing that there are great people like david who can help you!

I’ve had therapists before but David is my favorite by far. He’s very easy to talk to.

David is a great listener, and makes me feel heard and understood. He validates my feelings, and helps me figure out coping skills using CBT so I can be the best version of myself. Even though I have tried therapy in the past, he is by far the best therapist I've ever had. 12/10 highly recommend!!

There to help you along while you put in the work.

Love David vibe, makes me feel relaxed and open is perfect for therapy

As usual I’m very satisfied with my current therapist, David.

I’m very lucky to have David as my therapist. He’s attentive and respectful and he’s never in a hurry.

David has been a great help getting me back on track. Nice to have someone I can confide in and help me sort through my thoughts.

David has been amazing. I've always been against the idea of therapy and extremely reluctant to believe its value. However, after just 4 sessions with David, I've had a complete change in mindset. I feel heard and respected during our sessions and it feels like he actually cares about me and my time. I can't recommend David enough, he rocks! 10/10

It is our second conversation and I'm feeling that David is beginning to understand what I am looking to achieve. I've had a lot of therapy, yet repeat the same behaviors that do not serve me. I feel David is catching on to what happens in my head when situations get challenging for me, and is open to the ideas of how he can help. I have asked David if we can start to peel back the onion in to where in my childhood some of these issues are stemming from. He is eager and almost excited to delve in. I'm 100% up for it.

David has been an extremely helpful resource for me after I went through several major life changes and decided to seek some help. Having someone who is friendly and open with me while working through my issues has proven immensely helpful. I would recommend David for anyone who is uncomfortable in their current situation and wants to help improve their frame of mind.

David has been extremely respectful and responsive. He reassures and has extra resources of strategies that help you cop with your situation. He has been extremely helpful in just a short period of speaking to one another.

Mr. Shirly is really great! He takes the time to listen and help while also making sure you’re understanding what’s going on yourself and not just telling you how you feel. He’s super easy to talk to and open up to. Highly recommend!

David has been amazing at helping me navigate my feelings and relationships within my life. He helps see different perspectives and challenges me to be honest with myself. He’s been great.

Many Thanks to Mr. Shirly for his support and trust. It has been a great help these last weeks. I was able to really gain some clarity and be able to vent in a way I had trouble with before. I would highly recommend him.

David always gives me tools which help me in my healing journey. He has his gentle way to make me listen what I need to. Rather than what I want to. He always encourage me to stay on my path of mindfulness which I know always pulls me out from the darkest place. He knows my strength well and try to nurture them.

Terrific!

Definitely easy to talk too and ask great questions. Haven't been disappointed at all with having David for my counselor and using the better help tools. Highly recommend David to counsel for substance abuse trauma,anger,depression,PTSD,and anxiety disorder.

David is a great help. He is able to put things into perspective and help you understand and process your emotions and feelings in a healthy manner. From a man who's never had any type of therapy before, he really helped me to accept that it's OK for men to have all these emotions and it's ok to talk about them in safe places. I highly recommend David!

I look forward my sessions with David... we only had 2 sessions and I felt a really good connection. He listen and is emphatic about my concerns. Finds ways to stimulate my thinking and offers different perspectives. I recommend him!

Thank you David for all of your advice and listening to my issues.

Very knowledgeable and easy to talk to and get along with. I would recommend David to anyone struggling with anxiety issues!

David is a fantastic. He asks really great questions and takes the time to understand you and provide solutions that are useful.

David is very personable, reliable, and easy to work with. He always finds a way to get me to work out my issues in a collaborative fashion that feels really like I’m actually learning how to help myself. He has been a really wonderful addition to my life.

I'm not one who likes Therapy, however Dave makes it seem more like friends talking . He is absolutely outstanding, I would highly recommend him to all I know.

Best Therapist I’ve ever had!!

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