David Demorest, LPC

David Demorest is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, and life changes. He draws on 19 years of experience to listen, make a simple plan, and adjust that plan as needs shift. His style is direct and practical, aimed at making day-to-day coping feel more manageable.

David’s background includes a master’s degree in mental health counseling and earlier training in biology and biochemistry. He spent many years working as a radiochemist, and he says that scientific training helps him understand how behavior and thinking patterns form. That experience also shaped his people skills for working with a wide range of concerns.

In sessions he focuses on building trust first. Then he and the client identify specific issues and set clear goals. He uses a mix of approaches, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, solution-focused steps, and hypnotherapy tools when appropriate.

David has experience with a broad list of concerns such as trauma, grief, self-esteem, eating issues, anger, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and relationship and family stress. He also notes experience addressing co-occurring issues like substance use and dissociation and specific focus areas like body image and communication problems.

When progress is made, he reassesses and either closes treatment with follow-up goals or develops a new plan for ongoing work. If a client’s needs fall outside his scope, he may refer them to another specialist. He accepts international clients and meets with people from his base in Idaho.

Approaches that guide online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space so clients can talk through what matters most to them; it helps with confidence, decision-making, and setting goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful thinking patterns that feed anxiety, depression, and habits. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and awareness exercises to reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day focus and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. Sessions often mix techniques so plans can be adjusted as progress is made.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling around work and family demands and the ability to keep appointments when travel or health make in-person visits difficult. Online sessions can fit into a lunch break, reduce commute time, and allow a shorter check-in when needed. The biography did not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking to make sure they fit your routine.