- Person-centered approach
- Focus on relationships
- Practical coping skills
About David
David Burkett is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) working in Arizona. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and relationship stress. David aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can speak honestly about what matters to them.
He uses a collaborative, person-centered style that prioritizes the client's voice. Sessions often involve talking through difficult feelings, identifying unhelpful patterns, and trying small, practical steps to change day-to-day life. Many clients seek help for attachment concerns, codependency, communication problems, and issues connected to family of origin.
David draws on several approaches to tailor work to each person. That can include strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy to notice and shift thoughts, emotion-focused ideas to deepen connection with feelings, and acceptance and commitment methods to clarify values and guide action. He also incorporates attachment-based perspectives when relationships and abandonment concerns are central.
He has seven years of professional experience and works with people facing a wide range of stressors, including chronic illness, caregiver strain, body image, and difficult life transitions like separation or divorce. David emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes, and he helps people practice new ways of relating to themselves and others.
If you want to explore how relationships, past hurts, or persistent anxiety shape your life, David offers a patient, goal-oriented approach to help you find clearer steps forward.
Therapeutic approaches for online care
David often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify their values and take small steps toward a more meaningful life even when hard feelings are present. ACT is useful for anxiety, depression, and ongoing stress.He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and trust. This work is aimed at improving how people relate to others and themselves when abandonment or attachment concerns appear.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. That conversation usually happens in the first few sessions and can change over time.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten commute time, and allow for quieter surroundings or shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, thought-awareness techniques, and emotion-focused interventions to work well in remote sessions, helping people practice new skills between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does David commonly address?
He works with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and relationship issues, plus related areas like codependency, attachment challenges, and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
David uses a collaborative, person-centered style that focuses on listening, practical steps, and pacing work to the client's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of experience as a practicing clinician in Arizona.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a therapy process with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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