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David "Dave" Schmitz-Binnall, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression
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About me

I am a licensed mental health therapist in the state of Washington. I have more than 30 years of experience working with addictions, depression, anxiety, and all other mental illnesses. One of my primary focuses is on recovery from trauma. This includes emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, and neglect, in both childhood and adulthood, and its relationship to addictions. I also practice hypnotherapy when appropriate.

I have been told many times that my counseling style combines my intelligence, intuitive sense, gentle-ness and "real-ness" in a way that engenders trust and produces results. I am non-judgemental and able to adapt my approach to any type of person and any type of need. I work well with all genders, and people from any type of background. I have an affirmative approach to LBTQ issues and challenges.

My therapeutic approach is humanistic-existential. I believe that everyone has their own answers and can become truly and fully expressed as who they really are. My job is to help you realize that you are truly worthy; and become a confident, successful, and wonderful one of you.


Professional experience

7yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Control Issues, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Life Purpose, Men's Issues, Midlife Crisis, Mood Disorders, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Post-traumatic Stress, Self-Love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social Anxiety and Phobia

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

WA LMHC LH60778630

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for David "Dave" Schmitz-Binnall. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Great Listener. Really understands what I am going through and very truthful about his own experiences.

Written on Jan 03, 2022 after therapy with David "Dave" for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

Nice guy, but not committed to treatment of more complicated cases. One month in and most of the discussion was centered around Dave.

Written on Oct 09, 2021 after therapy with David "Dave" for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and adhd

He is very understanding and feel respected in my beliefs and they way I want to approach solving my anexity. His philosophy of having the patient/Client knowing what best for themselves and that therapy gives them the tools to help themselves is extremely empowering.

Written on Oct 04, 2021 after therapy with David "Dave" for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes