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Dr. David Engstrom

Experienced psychologist focused on practical change

AZ Psychologist PSY-002048 Arizona

Experience
22 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About David

Dr. David Engstrom brings 22 years of clinical practice as a licensed psychologist in Arizona, holding the credential AZ Psychologist PSY-002048.

Background and approach

He has focused much of his work on the psychological aspects of chronic illness, chronic pain, and sleep problems such as insomnia, and has substantial experience treating anxiety, depression, and substance-related concerns. His training and long practice inform a pragmatic approach to persistent health and mood difficulties.

Dr. Engstrom blends evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered principles, dialectical behavior strategies, and mindfulness-based techniques.

He integrates motivational interviewing to help clients address readiness for change and sustain new habits. This combination supports people managing stress, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and process addictions, obsessive-compulsive features, and a wide range of mood and adjustment challenges.

He accepts international clients and offers several online session formats to accommodate different needs and schedules.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Dr. Engstrom often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety, insomnia, and mood disturbances, while ACT emphasizes values-based action and acceptance strategies to help people live more fully despite difficult thoughts or physical limitations. He also uses client-centered principles to support a collaborative, respectful relationship where the client's perspective directs the pace and focus of care.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist discusses goals, preferences, and the specific challenges a person brings, and together they decide which combination of strategies will fit best. This tailoring helps ensure interventions are practical and aligned with what the client wants to achieve.

Online therapy sessions are available by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility for varied schedules and lifestyles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from different locations, and use brief check-ins or longer appointments depending on need.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, depression, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, eating and process addictions, and many mood and adjustment challenges.
What therapeutic styles does he use in sessions?
The approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness therapy, and motivational interviewing to support behavior change and emotional coping.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 22 years of professional experience as a practicing psychologist, with particular depth in chronic illness, chronic pain, and sleep-related issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is licensed as AZ Psychologist PSY-002048 and practices from Arizona.
Can nonlocal or international clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people located outside the United States.
Which session formats are offered for online work?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDrug and alcohol addictionHearing impairedHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Social anxiety and phobiaSomatization

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Arizona

Languages

English