- Client-centered focus
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Trauma-informed care
About David
Dr. David Dohm is an Arizona Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 30 years of clinical experience. He works with adults and children and sees people for common struggles such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance concerns, and ADHD. His approach is direct and respectful, aimed at helping people feel heard and understood.
He uses a mix of methods drawn from client-centered and cognitive behavioral ideas. Sessions are interactive and practical, with an emphasis on identifying patterns of thought and behavior and trying new ways of coping. Mindfulness practices and motivational techniques are brought in when they fit the person's goals.
Dr. Dohm has supported people through relationship and sexual identity issues, grief, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem concerns. He also has experience with mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive patterns, panic, addiction, and family-of-origin difficulties. The biography notes experience with coping after natural or human-caused disasters as one of his focus areas.
He aims to create a nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through what matters to them. Appointments are geared toward practical steps and steady progress. If someone is ready to take the first step, he helps them set achievable goals and works alongside them as those goals are pursued.
Dr. Dohm speaks English and practices in Arizona as an LPC. He does not accept international clients at this time and keeps the therapy process straightforward and goal oriented.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and helping people name what they need. This approach helps when someone wants a supportive space to sort through feelings and decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence mood and actions and uses short practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and panic. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that uses guided attention and memory work to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and is often used for trauma and abuse related concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision can change over time as progress is made or new issues emerge.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow therapy to happen from a familiar setting. It also allows focused exercises and homework to be reviewed between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, client-centered check-ins, and EMDR protocols for remote sessions when appropriate, and the therapist will discuss practical arrangements that best suit the client's schedule and daily routine.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar and mood disorders, ADHD, addictions, relationship and sexual identity issues, grief, sleep trouble, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The style is open, accepting, and interactive. Sessions focus on listening, practical problem solving, and building new skills over time.
What background and experience does the therapist have?
He has 30 years of experience working in a range of settings with adults and children and has worked with many common mental health and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location apply to this clinician?
He is an Arizona Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.