Therapist profile
David Demorest, LPC
LPC focusing on family and personal concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and trauma
- CBT and mindfulness
About David
David Demorest is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Idaho with 19 years of clinical experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating issues, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other life changes.
David trained originally in mental health counseling after a long scientific career in biology, biochemistry and radiochemistry. That science background informs how he thinks about behavior and mental health. He uses a mix of practical methods rather than one fixed model.
Sessions begin by building a working relationship and identifying the most pressing problems. David works with each person to create a short plan that targets those concerns. Plans are reviewed and adjusted as progress is made or new issues arise.
He uses approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, solution-focused strategies, and hypnotherapy when appropriate. He will recommend other counselors when a different approach is needed.
David draws on everyday life experience as well. He is a father and grandfather who spends time in the mountains and outdoors when he can. That practical, grounded perspective shows up in how he talks with people about coping, behavior change, and staying functional during hard times.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, clarifying what matters to the person, and responding to their priorities. Online that can mean straightforward check-ins and a steady focus on what the client wants to work on. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses structured, practical steps to change thoughts and behaviors. Online CBT often includes short exercises, goal setting, and real-world assignments between meetings. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce overwhelm and improve emotion regulation.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. David treats approach selection as collaborative. He will listen to the client's goals and preferences, then try techniques that fit those needs. Plans can be adjusted if something is not helping.
Session formats are not specified in his biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing meetings from different locations. It also supports shorter check-ins or paced homework between meetings, which many people find useful when balancing parenting, work, or travel.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Idaho, Wyoming, Oregon
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems can he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating and anger issues, career struggles, bipolar disorder, ADHD and related concerns.
What is his general therapeutic style?
David uses an eclectic, practical approach rooted in client-centered work and cognitive behavioral ideas, with mindfulness, solution-focused methods and hypnotherapy when useful.
How much experience does he have?
He has 19 years of experience as a counselor, following an earlier career in scientific research and industry.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LPC credential and practices from Idaho with licensure noted as OR LPC, WY LPC in his documentation.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the therapist's country work with him?
International clients are accepted; confirm any licensing or regional details when you set up sessions.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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