Therapist profile
Dr. David Engstrom, AZ Psychologist PSY-002048
Dr. David Engstrom - Psychologist focused on family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Sleep and chronic illness
- Motivational interviewing
About David
Dr. David Engstrom is an Arizona psychologist (AZ Psychologist PSY-002048) with 22 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, addiction, sleep problems, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, anger, self-esteem, ADHD and related issues.
He trained at the University of Southern California and completed a clinical internship at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center. Dr. Engstrom has a long history working with people who face chronic illness, chronic pain, and sleep disorders such as insomnia. He also has experience addressing chemical dependency and process addictions.
In sessions he combines practical skills with conversational, client-centered work. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He incorporates acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify values and take manageable steps toward them.
Mindfulness practices and elements of dialectical behavior therapy are used when helpful to regulate emotion and reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing appears in his approach to support people who feel stuck or who struggle to make changes over time.
People come to him for concrete help with daily problems at home and work. He focuses on techniques that can be tried between sessions, like sleep routines, coping strategies for anxiety, and steps to manage cravings. The aim is practical progress a person can notice in day-to-day life.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts without getting caught up in them and clarify what matters most. Online ACT sessions often focus on small value-based actions and exercises a person can practice between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. In remote sessions CBT usually involves structured skill work, thought records, and specific behavioral experiments to try during the week. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss priorities, try methods, and adjust based on what helps the client meet their goals. Decisions about strategies are collaborative and reviewed as progress is made. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by saving travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break. Online work also makes it possible to continue regular sessions when schedules or locations change. Practical focus, homework between visits, and clear behavioral steps translate well to remote sessions and can be used to address sleep, cravings, anxiety, and grief.Areas of focus
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
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What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, sleep problems, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, anger, self-esteem, ADHD and other listed issues.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centered conversation with practical techniques from CBT, mindfulness, DBT elements, ACT and motivational interviewing to help people try new strategies between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 22 years of experience working as a psychologist, including extensive work with chronic illness, chronic pain, and sleep disorders.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed as AZ Psychologist PSY-002048 and practices in Arizona.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current online and in-person session options before scheduling.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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