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David Demorest

Compassionate, practical counseling with a science-informed approach

LPC Idaho

Experience
19 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 Demorest brings a practical, science-informed perspective to counseling, offering support for concerns such as anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and career difficulties, ADHD, and a broad range of related issues.

Background and approach

He draws on nearly two decades of clinical experience and a background in biology and radiochemistry to understand behavioral processes and tailor treatment plans to each person's needs. His style emphasizes building a trusting relationship first, then collaboratively identifying key concerns and setting measurable goals.

David uses an eclectic mix of methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered techniques, mindfulness work, solution-focused strategies, and hypnotherapy, and he integrates tools like biofeedback and neurofeedback when appropriate. Progress is tracked and plans are adjusted over time, with referrals offered if a different specialty would better serve the client.

David holds an LPC credential and practices out of Idaho. He balances his clinical work with a lifelong interest in the outdoors and global travel, bringing practical people skills developed across scientific and industry roles to his therapeutic work.

How evidence-based methods translate to online care

David integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods into online work, using CBT to help identify and reshape unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, and client-centered approaches to build empathy and collaboration as a foundation for change. He also employs hypnotherapy when appropriate to support habit change and reduce anxiety by engaging focused relaxation and suggestion techniques.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will assess a client's goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques and adjust the plan over time so the methods fit the person's needs rather than applying a single fixed protocol.

Online therapy with David is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules, geographic distance, or varying communication preferences. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access therapeutic tools and homework between sessions, allowing work on issues like anxiety, addiction, grief, and life transitions to proceed in ways that suit each client.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family matters, grief, eating concerns, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and ADHD.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
The approach begins with building a trusting relationship and then moves to collaborative goal setting and a tailored treatment plan, drawing on CBT, client-centered methods, mindfulness, solution-focused strategies, and hypnotherapy as appropriate.
What is his professional background and experience?
He has 19 years of counseling experience and a previous career in biology and radiochemistry, which he says informs his understanding of behavioral processes and practical people skills.
What credentials and location information are available?
He holds the LPC credential with licence details OR LPC C6283 and WY LPC LPC-17262, and he practices in Idaho.
Does he offer services for non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and he does accept international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

Idaho, Wyoming, Oregon

Languages

English