David Demorest

David Demorest is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 19 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, and life changes. David aims to build a trusting rapport so people feel heard from the first session.

He brings an unusual background to counseling, holding a master’s in mental health counseling plus a second master’s in biology and biochemistry. Before counseling he spent many years working as a radiochemist. That scientific background informs how he understands behavior and symptoms in practical terms.

David uses a mix of approaches and chooses what fits each person. He commonly draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, solution-focused steps, and hypnotherapy. He begins by identifying specific concerns and then works with the person to create a clear plan.

Progress is tracked and plans are adjusted as needed. If someone finishes a plan, David reassesses goals and either provides steps to continue growth or develops a new plan when unresolved issues remain. He will refer to other counselors when a different specialty is needed.

Outside of work he spends time in Idaho and near Jackson Hole, enjoying nature, fly fishing, skiing, and canoeing. He also values family time with his three adult children and two grandsons, and brings a calm, down-to-earth presence to sessions.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting what the person says so they feel understood and can explore next steps. It helps with issues like low self-esteem, grief, and relationship concerns by letting the person lead the pace and content of sessions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and uses practical exercises to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, anger management, and coping with life changes because it gives concrete tools to practice between sessions.

Hypnotherapy works with focused attention and suggestion to help people access different ways of thinking or calm strong reactions. It can be used alongside other approaches for issues such as anxiety, stress, or addictive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how an approach feels in practice. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is tracked.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. For specifics about which session formats are available with this therapist, confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular appointments while balancing family, work, and everyday life.