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Dr. David Sperry, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

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

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with David. View 26 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Washington

Recent reviews

Dr. Sperry is very responsive and thoughtful with his responses. He engages well and the EMDR therapy is transformative for me. It is getting at my root problems. I have made a lot of progress in a short amount of time.

Reviewed April 2022

Dr Sperry has been just what I/we needed. He has been great individually, but is also an excellent marriage counselor. I would highly recommend him.

Reviewed November 2021

More about David

  • 4 years' experience
  • Male
  • LMHC

I consider it a sacred honor and privilege to walk with people through life difficulties, identify strengths and find solutions, all through a caring and supportive relationship.

My work experience started with military service. I have 15 years’ experience teaching college psychology courses, all while helping individuals achieve life goals as a life coach. The past four years have been most satisfying career years as I transitioned to full time counseling.

I earned a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology in 2009. I also have certificates in family systems dynamics, life-coaching, and I am a nationally certified diabetes coach and trained in EMDR therapy. My counseling style interweaves wellness, solution focused, acceptance and commitment, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I’ve worked extensively with individuals through various levels of mental illness, families, and couples.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Anger management Depression Coaching Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Abandonment Attachment issues Cancer Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Eating and food-related issues Family problems First responder issues Forgiveness Life purpose Men's issues Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality disorders Phobias Post-traumatic stress Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Somatization Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Dr. David Sperry's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558978528.

  • LMHC · Washington · LH61094284 · Expires December 2024

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Dr. David Sperry

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

26 reviews

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Dr. Sperry is very responsive and thoughtful with his responses. He engages well and the EMDR therapy is transformative for me. It is getting at my root problems. I have made a lot of progress in a short amount of time.

Reviewed April 2022

Dr Sperry has been just what I/we needed. He has been great individually, but is also an excellent marriage counselor. I would highly recommend him.

Reviewed November 2021

Dr. Sperry is the real deal. He’s a great listener and advice giver (when asked).

Reviewed September 2021

Dr.Sperry was very helpful and I liked that he gave me an assignment to work on in between sessions.

Reviewed May 2021

Dr. Sperry is great! Provides lots of good information and is always positive. Very laid back and easy to talk to.

Reviewed March 2021

Dr. Sperry is willing to make time to talk to you regardless if it shows he’s available. He goes above and beyond for his clients he’s professional, courteous, and all around great at his job!

Reviewed November 2022

Very empathetic and understanding, without being overbearing. Also very easy to talk to, and genuinely takes an interest in your well-being.

Reviewed August 2022

I've only had one session but Dr. Sperry is a really good listener and I can tell he's had a lot of experience and expertise in his field. He's really good at what he does

Reviewed August 2022

Dr. Sperry was able to help me get through one of the roughest times in my entire life. He recognized my deepest fears and provided tools for me to use to navigate an extremely difficult family issue. He is very experienced, kind, and authentic. I highly recommend his services.

Reviewed August 2022

Dr. Sperry is an incredibly helpful therapist, and has excellent skills for working through trauma and moving forward in life with a feeling of integration and peace with life experiences. I'm so grateful for all his help.

Reviewed July 2022

David has a keen ability to spot the source of many learned behaviors that are counterproductive and serve as obstacles to living a healthier and happier life. He's a great listener and has given me valuable tools as well as a new perspective to assist with getting me out of my default patterns of behavior. As a Veteran, former first responder, and harboring childhood trauma, David has definitely given me some introspection and is offering techniques that help to bridge who I am today with those things that happened in the past. It doesn't hurt that David is just a good all around guy as well, makes him easy to talk to.

Reviewed May 2022

Dr. Sperry listens very well and offers great advice and learning tools to help me work through the many issues I brought forth to discuss. He is very patient and understanding of these issues and does a great job to pin point all issues and address them one by one to help recover and heal from past traumas to move forward in a healthy positive way. I am very grateful for his skills and understanding of my situations.

Reviewed April 2022

Calm, encouraging and down-to-earth. He makes it easy to be open and vulnerable.

Reviewed March 2022

Dr. Sperry is a consummate professional, discerning your needs and communicating a plan of action for accomplishing your goals. He is a true empath, and puts the humanity back in mental healthcare.

Reviewed January 2022

Dr. Sperry is an incredibly skilled therapist. I cannot say enough how much he has helped me.

Reviewed January 2022

I am so please with the progress we've made in just two visits. I am very grateful for Dr. Sperry's expertise and calm, friendly demeanor.

Reviewed January 2022

Dr Sperry is a fantastic communicator who is extremely professional, and easy to work with. His guided sessions enabled me to share deeply about my professional and personal life, helped unveil psychological shackles, and work through hidden emotional trauma. He helped me gain awareness on how to better respond to emotional triggers, and take personal responsibility in healing myself and my most significant relationship. I highly recommend Dr Sperry.

Reviewed January 2022

I feel I have changed mentally and emotionally with Dr. Sperry’s teaching and guidance. I always feel so much better after a sessuon.

Reviewed December 2021

Dr.Sperry has been awesome to work with. I come out of conversations with him with greater confidence and a sense of direction. Even though I didn’t necessarily sign up with BetterHelp with a single precise reason, it has been beneficial overall to still take the time to meet with Dr.Sperry. I really appreciate his willingness to have casual conversation and “go with the flow” if you will. Thank you!

Reviewed November 2021

David is a great counselor, I feel safe sharing my story with him. I love how he asks important questions that let me think and can reflect myself, and improve to manage my emotoions and thoughts better.

Reviewed November 2021

he has a very good balance of professional and fun. He wasted no time in trying to come up with ways to help me achieve my mental health goals. He is also very patient with how scatterbrained I am! :)

Reviewed September 2021

Dr. Sperry has been incredibly helpful to my healing journey. I appreciate his patience, thoughtful questions, and suggestions. I feel like I've made a lot of strides! Thank you, Dr. Sperry

Reviewed September 2021

I really appreciate his care in listening to whatever is on my mind, his ability to ask me questions that apply to my situation helps me to process my spiritual life with the events happening around me, and helps me vet out my thoughts and clarify things. I also value and appreciate him praying with me afterwards!

Reviewed July 2021

Dr. Sperry is great! In the short time we have had together, he has helped me recognize the root of the problems and given me wise advice on how to correct them. He is kind, patient and truly listens. Thank you!

Reviewed May 2021

Dr. Sperry was extremely professional and courteous. As it turns out, he had personal experience with my dilemma, so his observations and suggestions were very appreciated...and successful! He's a great guy to talk to and very calming.

Reviewed April 2021

I think that Dr. Sperry is working well.

Reviewed March 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. David Sperry offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dr. David Sperry works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Dr. David Sperry speak?

Dr. David Sperry speaks English.

How many years of experience does Dr. David Sperry have?

Dr. David Sperry has 4 years of experience.

Where is Dr. David Sperry licensed to practice?

Dr. David Sperry is licensed to practice in Washington.

Does Dr. David Sperry accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Dr. David Sperry does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Dr. David Sperry offer?

Dr. David Sperry offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Dr. David Sperry?

Dr. David Sperry can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Dr. David Sperry?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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