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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
About David
David Demorest, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Oregon and Wyoming with 19 years of clinical experience. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating and anger issues, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coaching for life changes. He uses an eclectic mix of approaches he describes as client-centered, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, solution-focused methods, and hypnotherapy.
David draws on an earlier career in biology, biochemistry, and radiochemistry to inform his view of behavior and mental health. That scientific background is part of how he thinks about patterns, causes, and measurable change. He describes his first task as building a trusting working relationship and then identifying the most pressing problems together.
Treatment begins with a shared assessment and a practical plan. David says the plan is revisited as therapy proceeds and is adjusted when new issues arise. He uses techniques that include thought-focused work, mindfulness practices, brief solution-oriented steps, and hypnotherapy where appropriate.
When progress is reached, clients are reassessed and given concrete goals to continue on their own. If problems require a different approach, he may refer to another counselor with a different specialization. He also notes experience with biofeedback and neurofeedback as tools he has used to support work on anxiety, depression, and addiction.
Outside of practice he lives mainly in Boise, Idaho, spends time near Jackson Hole, and enjoys skiing, fly fishing, canoeing, and time in nature. He has three adult children and two grandsons and has traveled widely in Asia and Europe.
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Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's experience and personal goals. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps people clarify what matters to them and why. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors together. It uses practical exercises to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and unhelpful habits. Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to address patterns such as cravings, anxiety, and some trauma-related reactions.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences and recommend methods to try. Plans are revisited and adjusted as progress or new issues appear.
Confirm the session formats before booking since options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing commute time, allowing shorter check-ins around work breaks, or enabling sessions when travel or location would otherwise be a barrier. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, mindfulness practices, and hypnotherapy techniques for remote work so clients can continue practical progress from their own routines.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Idaho, Wyoming, Oregon
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, grief, eating and anger problems, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coaching for life changes.
What approach does he use in sessions?
He uses an eclectic, client-centered approach that includes cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, solution-focused methods, and hypnotherapy.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 19 years of experience as a counselor and a prior career in biology and radiochemistry that informs his clinical perspective.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds LPC licenses in Oregon and Wyoming and practices from Idaho.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.