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David Kranson

Calm-focused, practical mental health care

LMHC Florida

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About David

David Kranson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with twelve years of experience in the mental health field.

Background and approach

He draws on a background in substance-related work and a pragmatic orientation to help people who are coping with issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, anger, depression, grief, and intimacy-related challenges. He also addresses concerns like communication problems, control issues, fatherhood matters, and mood disorders while tailoring sessions to each person's objectives.

His style blends direct goal-setting with empathy, using evidence-informed tools to build practical strategies and clearer coping skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques commonly inform his work, alongside client-centered listening and motivational interviewing to support change.

David aims to collaborate with clients to create an actionable plan that reflects their values and day-to-day realities. Working from Florida, he offers sessions in multiple formats and welcomes international clients.

He emphasizes scheduling flexibility and a focus on measurable progress, helping clients navigate life transitions, relationship concerns, and addictive behaviors through a structured yet personable approach.

Approaches for online growth and coping

David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, phobias, and mood-related concerns. He also integrates Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients' perspectives guide the work and practical goals are co-created. Mindfulness Therapy is another component he employs, teaching attention and acceptance skills that can ease stress, trauma-related reactions, and impulsivity.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the collaborative process. He will work together with each person to evaluate goals, preferences, and life context, adjusting methods as progress and needs evolve. This flexibility helps ensure the chosen strategies match what a client hopes to change and how they prefer to engage in therapy.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule around work, family, and time zones. These formats provide flexible access to a licensed professional, allowing consistent follow-up and skills practice without needing travel, while still maintaining a structured therapeutic plan.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and self-esteem challenges.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
He combines pragmatic, goal-oriented techniques with empathic, client-centered listening, often using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies to support change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has twelve years of experience working in mental health settings and brings that background to individualizing treatment plans and coping skills work.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor holding the FL LMHC MH18062 credential and practices out of Florida.
Does he work with clients who live outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people who are located outside the U.S.
What session formats are available for online work?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English