Dr. David Dohm, LPC - Therapist in Arizona

Client-centered approach
CBT for habits
Trauma-informed care

About David

Dr. David Dohm is an LPC licensed in Arizona with 30 years of clinical experience. He offers a calm, interactive style and listens without judgment. He aims to help people who are struggling with sleep, mood, anxiety, and life changes.

His approach centers on practical conversation and active problem solving. He uses client-centered methods to follow a person’s lead and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. He also draws on EMDR and mindfulness ideas when past trauma or persistent stress are involved.

Dr. Dohm has worked in many settings with a broad range of concerns. Those include depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, OCD, relationship and sexual identity questions, and parenting stress. He also addresses grief, anger, self-esteem, and sleep problems that affect daily functioning.

Sessions focus on building skills people can use between meetings. That might mean short behavior changes, mindfulness practices, or structured thinking exercises aimed at better sleep and mood. He encourages clients to set clear, achievable goals and checks progress together.

People who choose him can expect a respectful, non-stigmatizing atmosphere. He invites clients to bring their worries and to take change at a manageable pace. If someone is ready to begin, he guides them through the next steps to get started.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following what matters most to the person. In practice the therapist reflects concerns, asks questions, and helps the client steer sessions toward their priorities. This approach helps when someone needs a listening space to sort out sleep problems, mood, or identity questions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and replacing them with small, doable changes. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep routines, and stress management because it gives concrete steps people can try between meetings.

EMDR is an approach sometimes used when trauma memories and strong reactions keep disrupting sleep or daily life. It involves guided processing of distressing memories and can be combined with other methods when appropriate.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide whether to focus on skills, trauma processing, mindfulness, or a mix of methods.

Ask about current online session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits often help people maintain steady work on sleep, mood, and stress without rearranging their whole day.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameMen's issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

Arizona

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?

He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, OCD, relationship and sexual identity concerns, grief, parenting strain, and sleep difficulties.

What is the therapy style like?

Sessions are described as open, accepting, and interactive. Treatment focuses on practical conversations, skill building, and collaborative problem solving.

How much experience does the therapist have?

He has 30 years of clinical experience working with adults and children in multiple settings.

What are the therapist's credentials and location?

He is an LPC licensed in Arizona.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.