AZ Psychologist PSY-002048 professional credentials
English languages
Goal focused
Health issues
Evidence informed
About David
Dr. David Engstrom is a licensed psychologist in Arizona with more than two decades of experience helping people face stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and low self esteem. He holds the credential AZ Psychologist PSY-002048 and practices from a perspective shaped by years of clinical work with health-related issues. He speaks English and accepts international clients.
He brings a practical style to sessions, focusing on clear steps people can try between meetings. He prefers to work collaboratively, helping each person set realistic goals and small experiments to test what helps. His background includes work with chronic pain, sleep problems such as insomnia, and mood concerns like depression and anxiety.
Dr. Engstrom uses a mix of approaches that match the need in the room. He draws on cognitive behavioral methods to spot and change unhelpful thinking. He also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and build actions that matter.
Motivational interviewing plays a role when making changes feels tough or stalled. Dialectical behavior and mindfulness strategies are available for learning emotion regulation and present-moment focus. These methods are woven together to fit the person rather than following a rigid script.
People who prefer a straightforward, goal-oriented therapist may find his style a good fit. He often helps people with chronic health challenges, addiction concerns, relationship strain, and issues around purpose and isolation. To start, visitors can use the site process to match and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
How his approaches shape online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and building small committed actions toward those values. It can help with anxiety, low self esteem, and living with chronic health issues by shifting toward doing what matters despite difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship and helps people feel heard while they explore concerns and choices.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Dr. Engstrom will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That choice can shift over time as needs change, so the process is adjusted together rather than fixed at the start.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy lives - they can reduce travel time, allow easier scheduling around work or caregiving, and make brief check-ins simpler. Online work can also let a person use tools like guided mindfulness exercises and homework sheets between meetings to keep progress moving.
Aging and geriatric issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDrug and alcohol addictionHearing impairedHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Social anxiety and phobiaSomatization
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, sleep problems, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, self esteem, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His approach is practical and collaborative, with clear goals and exercises to try between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has 22 years of clinical experience and a long history working with chronic illness, pain, and sleep disorders in health settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as AZ Psychologist PSY-002048 and practices in Arizona.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are provided?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
