- Years in practice
- 12
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About David
David Kranson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 12 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, and mood symptoms. He practices in Florida and uses straightforward methods to help clients set goals and make steady progress. David speaks English and works with people from different places, including international clients.
He focuses on practical steps more than labels. Sessions are often about spotting patterns, trying new ways to handle strong feelings, and building routines that reduce chaos.
Background and approach
He pays attention to issues like parenting, fatherhood concerns, relationship friction, and problems that come with life transitions. David blends talk-based and action-oriented methods. He uses client-centered listening to understand each person's priorities.
He also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors in daily life. Many sessions include straightforward goal setting and problem solving. For people facing substance use or impulsivity, motivational interviewing helps clarify motivation and next steps.
For those coping with trauma, he works at a pace that balances safety and progress. Appointments can be scheduled across different times of day to fit work and family demands. David offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their routine.
He asks new clients to describe their goals up front and then builds a plan together.
What David works with
Everything David lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else David helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches David lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How his approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building an understanding of what matters most to the client. In practice this means sessions start with the person's priorities and the therapist reflects and clarifies until goals feel right. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and many everyday patterns that get in the way of functioning.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. David will talk through options and adapt methods based on your goals and preferences, trying things out and adjusting as progress is made. The aim is to match techniques to what actually helps you day to day, not to stick rigidly to any single method.
Online work with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video is good for deeper conversations and exercises that benefit from face-to-face contact. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to schedule on a work break. Chat and text let people check in more often or use shorter messages between longer sessions. These formats increase flexibility so therapy can happen when it’s most useful.
Questions people ask about David
What concerns does he address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and fatherhood concerns, grief, and mood disorders.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a pragmatic, goal-focused approach that combines attentive listening with concrete exercises and problem solving.
What background does he bring to sessions?
David has 12 years of experience in mental health and works to create plans that match each person’s goals and daily life.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida.
Which languages and client locations are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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