Dr. David Dohm, LPC

Dr. David Dohm uses a practical, cognitive-behavioral approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and trauma. He is a licensed professional counselor with three decades of experience in Arizona. His style is direct and respectful, and he focuses on clear steps people can try between sessions.

He often blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered ideas to keep conversations grounded in the client’s needs. That means identifying unhelpful thought patterns, trying small behavioral changes, and paying attention to how feelings and actions connect. He also uses mindfulness practices to help slow racing thoughts and EMDR for trauma work when appropriate.

Dr. Dohm has worked across a range of issues including depression, bipolar conditions, ADHD, substance use concerns, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, relationship and identity questions, grief, sleeping problems, and anger. He also addresses complex situations such as co-morbidity, codependency, family of origin issues, and coping after disasters.

Sessions are interactive. He listens, offers practical strategies, and invites clients to test what helps in daily life. He frames progress as gradual and collaborative rather than instant change.

People who choose him can expect conversational sessions that mix skill-building, problem solving, and reflective listening. He speaks English and practices in Arizona as an LPC with thirty years of experience.

How Dr. Dohm Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online

Dr. Dohm commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT breaks concerns into manageable steps and is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and obsessive-compulsive patterns.

He also draws on client-centered methods that prioritize listening and collaboration. This approach focuses on the client’s goals and builds on each person’s strengths to guide decision making and problem solving.

EMDR is another tool he may use for trauma work; it involves structured processing of distressing memories and targeted techniques to reduce their emotional hold. EMDR is applied selectively when trauma processing is a clear focus of care.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adapt methods as progress unfolds. The process is collaborative and adjusted over time based on what actually helps.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people work face-to-face when interaction matters. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or a lower-bandwidth option. Live chat and text-based messaging support ongoing coaching, quick check-ins, and written practice between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to use techniques where life happens.