Dr. David Engstrom

Dr. David Engstrom is an Arizona psychologist with more than two decades of clinical experience. He holds the credential AZ Psychologist PSY-002048 and practices in Arizona. He works with adults on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, sleep problems, and issues around life purpose and aging.

He focuses on practical, down-to-earth work. Sessions tend to center on identifying clear goals, developing skills to handle distress, and building routines that improve sleep and functioning. He draws on approaches that emphasize present-moment awareness, shifting unhelpful thinking, and strengthening motivation for change.

Dr. Engstrom has a long background in chronic illness and chronic pain concerns and brings that perspective into therapy for people coping with long-term health issues. He also addresses mood disorders, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related worries, and process addictions. Hospice and end-of-life counseling is listed among his focus areas for people facing those concerns.

His style is collaborative and straightforward. He helps people set small, doable steps and checks progress in follow-up sessions. He uses tools from cognitive behavioral approaches, mindfulness, acceptance strategies, and motivational interviewing to tailor work to each person’s needs.

He conducts therapy in English and accepts international clients. The practice operates through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a prospective client uses the Start Therapy button, completes a brief matching questionnaire, and schedules based on the clinician’s availability.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes values-based action, which can help with grief, chronic illness adjustment, and low motivation.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, behaviors, and mood. It teaches concrete tools to manage anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and compulsive behaviors by changing patterns and practicing new skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and the plan can change as progress is made.

Practical benefits of online work should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the profile. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into a busy day, require less travel, or allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. When considering online care, think about what helps you show up consistently - quieter surroundings, not being on camera for every session, or shorter meetings during a break can all make therapy easier to use.