David Demorest, LPC

David Demorest is a licensed professional counselor who aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and life changes. He uses straightforward language and practical steps in sessions, focusing first on building a trusting working relationship. David’s style is steady and problem-focused, so clients leave with clear goals to practice between meetings.

He draws on two master’s degrees - one in Mental Health Counseling and one in Biology/Biochemistry - and nearly two decades of counseling experience. Former work in research and 25 years as a radiochemist give him a detail-oriented approach to understanding behavior. That background also shaped his people skills and how he listens to what’s happening in a client’s life.

Sessions typically begin with identifying the most pressing concerns and creating a simple treatment plan. The plan is reviewed and adjusted as progress is made or new issues appear. When an issue lies outside his scope, he will recommend another counselor with a better match for that specific need.

David integrates practical methods such as cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques in ways that fit each person. He also uses hypnotherapy as one of several tools when it seems helpful. Clients describe work together as collaborative and goal oriented, with an emphasis on usable skills.

Outside of counseling he spends time in Idaho and near Jackson Hole, enjoys skiing, canoeing, and fly fishing, and values time in nature and travel. His life experience informs a calm, experienced presence in sessions.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and collaborating to meet your goals, offering a supportive space to talk through what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches skills to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which often works well in short, structured online sessions. Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to address patterns like anxiety or habit change and can be adapted to remote sessions when both therapist and client agree.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about what feels helpful and try different methods as needed. That collaboration helps tailor a plan to the person’s goals, preferences, and the issues they bring to sessions.

Confirm the session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific online options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people work with a licensed professional from another location, which is helpful for clients who live in different states or countries.