David Carlson, MA RCC
he/him
David has significant experience working with couples navigating relational difficulty and sexual dysfunction. He works effectively with the LGBTQ+ community and also those practicing polyamory / ethical monogamy. David enjoys treating OCD and offering mental health treatment for those struggling with anxiety and depression.
Therapeutic Approach
David specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate relationships, intimacy, sexuality, and identity with greater clarity and connection. Drawing primarily from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, he helps clients strengthen emotional bonds, improve communication, and work through challenges in a practical, collaborative way.
Whether you're exploring sex and intimacy, ethical non-monogamy, purity culture, or gender and relationship dynamics, David strives to create a warm, affirming space where honest conversations can happen without judgment. He is currently pursuing certification in Sex Therapy through AASECT and continues advanced training through the Sexual Health Alliance.
Counselling Credentials & Experience
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors since 2011
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Trinity Western University
10 years of experience supporting families through MCFD Child and Youth Mental Health
Extensive background working with mental health, relationships, and family systems
Co-founder of Evans-Carlson Counselling in Lake Cowichan
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Emotionally Focused Training Externship – ICEEFT & Vancouver Centre for EFT
Sexually Competent Therapist Training - Allura
San’yas – Indigenous Cultural Safety Training
Clinical Supervision Course
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety in Children & Youth (CBT)
Dialectic Behavioural Therapy Training (DBT)
Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression in Adolescents Training (IPT-A)
Early Psychosis Intervention Training (EPI)
Emotion-Focused Family Therapy Training (EFFT)
Transgender & Gender Diverse Competency Training
Book a Session With David
Whether you’re navigating relationship challenges, intimacy concerns, identity questions, or feeling disconnected from yourself or your partner, therapy can offer a space to better understand what’s happening and move forward with more clarity and connection. A free 15-minute consultation gives you a chance to ask questions, learn more about David’s approach, and explore whether working together feels like the right fit.