Dr. David Dohm is an LPC licensed in Arizona with 30 years of clinical experience. He meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps to reduce distress and build stronger self-esteem. His manner is open and interactive, and he emphasizes respect and sensitivity in sessions.
He uses a mix of approaches to match the person and the problem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more balanced ones. Client-centered methods create space for people to talk without judgment and find their own solutions.
EMDR is part of his work with trauma and abuse when past events keep coming up in the present. Mindfulness practices are offered to help with anxiety, sleep problems, and staying grounded during overwhelming moments. Motivational Interviewing can help when someone is ready to change patterns linked to addictions or other stubborn habits.
Dr. Dohm has worked in many settings with concerns such as depression, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, grief, anger, and relationship and family strains. He also addresses problem areas like codependency, blended family issues, domestic violence impacts, and coping after disasters.
Sessions focus on clear goals and small, achievable steps. He encourages people to notice progress between meetings and to build skills that fit day-to-day life. If someone is considering therapy, he asks them to begin with a short intake to match needs and plan next steps.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting the person to find their own solutions. Online sessions using this approach allow time for people to tell their story and shape goals at their own pace.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches clear skills for changing unhelpful patterns. In remote sessions, CBT often uses structured conversations, short exercises between meetings, and homework to practice new skills in daily life.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used when past events continue to cause distress. Online EMDR involves guided processing techniques and paced clinical work to reduce the emotional charge of traumatic memories.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and then adjust methods as work progresses. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay focused and relevant.
Confirm the available session formats before booking. This profile does not list specific formats, so it is best to check current options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow sessions during breaks or from different locations. It also means that tools like worksheets, guided practices, and between-session tasks are easy to share and track.
Antisocial personalityBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameMen's issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar and mood disorders, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, and self esteem.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach and style?
His style is open, accepting, and interactive. He blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and other approaches to help people make changes.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 30 years of experience working in a variety of settings with adults and children on many clinical concerns and life challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Arizona under an AZ LPC license.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to start working together?
Begin by selecting the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.