About David
Dr. David Drobes helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, or struggles with addiction. He is a Florida psychologist with three decades of experience and a background in clinical research and therapy.
He focuses on practical steps people can use right away to feel more in control of their day-to-day life. He trained in clinical psychology and earned a Ph.D. from Purdue University.
For much of his career he worked in academic clinics and research centers, including leadership roles at the University of Florida, the Medical University of South Carolina, and the Moffitt Cancer Center.
How David works
That work focused heavily on anxiety disorders, addictive behaviors, and tobacco treatment. In sessions he uses short-term cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people change unhelpful thoughts and habits. He also uses motivational interviewing to build readiness for change and solution-focused methods to set practical goals.
These methods are adapted to each person rather than applied the same way for everyone. He aims to make sessions straightforward and focused. Conversations tend to center on identifying small, achievable steps and tracking progress over time.
The goal is clearer thinking, better coping with panic or phobias, and reduced problems related to substance use. Dr. Drobes provides care to individual clients in Florida and conducts sessions in English.
He recently retired from full-time academia and now divides his time between psychotherapy and drawing on his research background to inform treatment.
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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
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
Training and background
| Register | FL Psychologist |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 30 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Online support options
Approaches that fit online care
Short-term Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is practical and often used for anxiety, panic, phobias, and mood concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused style that helps people find their own reasons to make changes, which is useful for substance use and readiness to quit smoking or vaping.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then test methods that match those needs. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress is tracked.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face interaction for skills practice and guided exposure work. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a break at work. Chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, step-by-step planning, and tracking progress between sessions. These options make it easier to follow through on strategies and keep therapy integrated into daily life.
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