About David
David Chaus is a Washington-licensed counselor with 22 years of experience. He works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma, or parenting challenges. He speaks English and aims to make first steps feel manageable and straightforward.
He focuses on clear, respectful conversation and practical problem solving. Sessions are shaped to fit each person's needs rather than a one-size approach. He also has experience related to substance use and separation or divorce concerns.
Background and approach
In the room he emphasizes listening first, then helping clients set simple goals. Those goals might include reducing daily anxiety, improving communication, or managing responses after traumatic events. He outlines plans together with each person so progress can be tracked.
His style is direct but warm. He treats people with sensitivity and aims to create a space where hard topics can be discussed without judgment. He guides clients toward actionable steps they can try between sessions.
David offers multiple remote session formats to fit different schedules. He encourages anyone ready to consider change to start with a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session based on availability.
How evidence-based approaches work online
David uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and recovery. One approach helps people recognize and shift unhelpful thought patterns to reduce anxiety and low mood; it breaks down worries into manageable steps and teaches new ways to respond. Another approach centers on coping after trauma by teaching grounding and emotion regulation skills so distress becomes easier to manage in daily life.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, past experiences, and what feels most useful, then adapt techniques to match those needs. This collaborative process means plans change as progress is made and priorities shift.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper exchanges. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer a way to share updates and get timely support between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent despite a busy life.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also works with
- Experience
- 22 years
- Licensed
- Washington
- Languages
- English