About David
Dr. David Wiggins is a licensed professional counselor in Virginia with 40 years of experience. He focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and ADHD.
He speaks English and accepts international clients for online work. He prefers simple, respectful care that avoids judgment. Sessions are tailored to each person's goals and circumstances.
He aims to help clients learn skills they can use outside the session to manage symptoms and solve problems.
Background and approach
Over four decades he has worked with people facing medical or long-term illness, chronic pain, caregiver stress, and cancer-related concerns. He also addresses workplace stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and issues common in young adults and men. Seasonal Affective Disorder, mood disorders, and traumatic brain injury are also within his focus.
His style is straightforward and skill-oriented. He helps people with concentration and memory concerns by teaching strategies they can practice. For relationship or communication problems he guides conversations about boundaries and listening skills.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and he frames early sessions as a chance to set clear, achievable goals. Therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, users complete a short questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.
Evidence-based approaches for online care
Dr. Wiggins uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on teaching skills people can use day to day. One common method helps people learn coping and relaxation skills to reduce stress and anxiety, such as breathing exercises, grounding, and structured problem solving. These tools are useful for short-term symptom relief and managing triggers.Another approach focuses on mood and behavior patterns by helping clients notice unhelpful thoughts and try different actions. This kind of work targets depression, low motivation, and patterns that keep problems going by practicing new ways of thinking and behaving between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, review what has helped before, and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. Adjustments are made as progress is reviewed so the plan stays useful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation and teaching exercises. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Messaging and live chat allow brief check-ins or ongoing support between meetings. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Experience
- 40 years
- Licensed
- Virginia
- Languages
- English