About David
David Demorest is an LPC who focuses on helping people handle stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, and major life changes. He aims to build a straightforward, respectful relationship so someone can talk through what feels overwhelming. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with attention to immediate concerns and longer-term patterns.
He brings 19 years of counseling experience and a broad scientific background to his work. Before counseling he earned a master’s in Biology/Biochemistry and worked for many years as a radiochemist.
How David works
That experience shaped his interest in how behavior and biological processes intersect with mental health. David uses a mix of approaches to fit each person’s needs. He starts by identifying specific problems, then creates a treatment plan that can change as progress is made.
If an issue needs a different type of care, he will refer to another professional with the right specialty. Clients can expect techniques that address thoughts, habits, and coping skills. He incorporates methods from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral approaches, hypnotherapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques.
He also has experience with biofeedback and neurofeedback as tools for anxiety, depression, and addiction concerns. Outside of work he splits time between Boise, Idaho and a mountain place near Jackson Hole. He has adult children and grandchildren and spends free time skiing, canoeing, fly fishing, and traveling.
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What David works with
The areas below are the ones David selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Antisocial personality
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Bipolar disorder
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Co-morbidity
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 19 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Idaho |
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Online support options
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship and helping the client set the pace. It is useful when someone needs a supportive space to talk through feelings and decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping skills.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to the person’s goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This is a collaborative process where methods are matched to needs rather than applied rigidly.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video allows face-to-face conversations for deeper exploration. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a work break. Live chat and text are good for short check-ins, written reflections, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options increase flexibility and make it easier to keep regular appointments.
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