As a licensed therapist in Arizona, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My approach centers on creating a compassionate, affirming space where clients can explore personal challenges, heal from past experiences, and develop meaningful strategies for growth.
I bring deep expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and trauma. My practice focuses on helping clients work through issues like social anxiety, isolation, self-love, communication barriers, and life transitions. I'm particularly committed to supporting individuals struggling with shame, guilt, attachment challenges, and workplace stress.
My therapeutic style is collaborative and person-centered, designed to honor each client's unique journey. I strive to provide a supportive environment where individuals can develop resilience, gain insight, and cultivate authentic connections with themselves and others. Whether you're confronting personal obstacles or seeking deeper self-understanding, I'm dedicated to walking alongside you with empathy and professional guidance.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Imago Relationship Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
AZ LPC LPC-22580
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David is very validating, listens well, and offers insights into my journey.
Written on Sep 11, 2025 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Working with David, I've picked up a few helpful phrases to say to myself throughout the day that help keep me on track with my goals. David is responsive, a good listener, and we work well together in talking through problems and concerns I'm having. I feel better after talking with him every time.
Written on Jul 15, 2025 after therapy with David for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
David is consistent and professional. Exactly the help I need.
Written on Apr 15, 2025 after therapy with David for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coaching