Dr. David Engstrom

Dr. David Engstrom is an Arizona psychologist with over 22 years of professional experience. He holds the AZ Psychologist credential PSY-002048 and practices in Arizona. He communicates in English and accepts international clients.

Dr. Engstrom focuses on helping people facing worry, low mood, sleep problems, and struggles with addiction. He also addresses grief, anger, relationship tension, parenting strain, and challenges tied to chronic illness and aging. People come to him for help with self-esteem, ADHD, and persistent anxiety or compulsive behaviors.

His background includes long clinical experience working with medical and behavioral health concerns. He draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to match treatment to each person. Sessions typically involve clear goal-setting, practical coping skills, and step-by-step strategies to manage symptoms like insomnia, cravings, or panic.

Dr. Engstrom often uses motivational interviewing to support people who find change difficult. He pays attention to how physical health and emotional stress interact, especially for chronic pain, sleep, and end-of-life concerns.

When starting, he works with each person to set realistic short-term goals and build skills that fit daily life. The approach is steady and practical, focused on what helps between sessions and toward lasting improvements.

How therapy approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take actions that match what matters to them. It can help with anxiety, anger, and living with chronic health problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is commonly used for depression, insomnia, and anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening without judgment and helping people find their own solutions through a respectful, collaborative relationship.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

The original profile does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a break. It also lets people continue care if they move or are living abroad. Licensed professionals adapt techniques like ACT and CBT for remote sessions so people can practice skills between meetings and get feedback on real-life situations.