What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“I have been seeing Dave for some time now. He proves well founded advice that has helped me resolve a variety of issues in my life. I value his guidance and pray for him daily”
TPLess than 6 months ago
About David Laughlin
Focus areas
Anxiety
Intergenerational Trauma
Relationship Counseling
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Life Transition
Self Esteem Issues
Depression
Premarital Counseling
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
Family Systems
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Gottman Method
Emotionally Focused
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Identity
Gender
MaleSexuality
StraightFaith
ChristianLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know David Laughlin
Dave Laughlin earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Iowa and his Master’s degree in Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary. Dave is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. Dave is also currently a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Louisiana.
As a counselor with LCS and father of three (his oldest is 15, his youngest is 11), Dave is particularly passionate about seeing people thrive and helping them live out of exactly whom God has created them to be. Dave also believes there’s something incredibly transformative about creating a safe space for a person to name and process their emotions in the presence of someone who is eager to validate their experience. Because woundedness (at any age) can mark us significantly, Dave is eager to help individuals enter into the broken parts of their story that are in need of healing.
Dave has counseling experience working with individuals, couples, and group therapy sessions. Dave’s counseling approach is integrative in nature: he uses Attachment Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), narrative and cognitive behavioral strategies to help people resolve trauma and develop healthy relationships.
In his free time, Dave enjoys being with family or friends, going for a run or watching Iowa Hawkeye football and basketball games.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Clients that work with me can expect a compassionate, calm, and nonjudgmental space where you’re encouraged to show up exactly as you are. I believe you are the expert on your own life, so my approach is collaborative rather than directive—I won’t tell you what to do, but I will walk alongside you as we explore your experiences, emotions, and goals at a pace that feels comfortable. I focus on building a genuine, trusting relationship, because I believe meaningful change grows from feeling deeply heard and understood. Our sessions may involve gentle reflection, open-ended questions, and moments of pausing to really sit with your feelings or insights. I view my role as someone who can offer steadiness, curiosity, and respect as you gain clarity on what truly matters in order to take next steps toward the life that you desire.
For privacy and consent reasons, all patients age 18+ are required to book their own appointments. If you need assistance or have any questions about this policy, please reach out directly to our office for support.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
My process is grounded in creating a safe, supportive relationship where you feel genuinely heard from the very beginning. In our first few sessions, we’ll spend time getting to know one another and exploring what brings you to therapy, what you hope for, and what feels most important for us to focus on together. I follow your lead, so each session is shaped by what you’re experiencing that week—sometimes we might unpack a recent event or strong emotion, other times we might slow down to notice patterns, clarify your needs, or perhaps sit in a place of woundedness where healing still needs to take place. You can expect a welcoming space where I offer invitational questions along with opportunity to view your present circumstances through a new or different lens. My goal isn’t to direct you but to walk alongside you with care and compassion as you reflect on your experiences and seek to take steps toward a life that brings you meaning, purpose and significance.
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Office locations
David Laughlin, LMHC also offers online video visits for patients
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Reformed Theological Seminary, Master's in Counseling
- University of Iowa (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1295490142
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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I have been seeing Dave for some time now. He proves well founded advice that has helped me resolve a variety of issues in my life. I value his guidance and pray for him daily
Less than 6 months agoTP
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What practice does David Laughlin work with?
David Laughlin works with Lutheran Counseling Services Inc.
Where is David Laughlin's office located?
David Laughlin has 3 office locations, including in Orlando, Winter Prk, and Winter Park, view full addresses on David Laughlin's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see David Laughlin?
David Laughlin frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for David Laughlin on their profile.
What languages does David Laughlin speak?
David Laughlin speaks English.
How do patients rate David Laughlin in reviews?
1 patients have reviewed David Laughlin. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.