David Demorest , LPC

David Demorest brings a distinctive blend of scientific training and clinical counseling to his practice. He holds a Masters in Mental Health Counseling and a Masters in Biology and Biochemistry, and he spent 25 years working as a radiochemist where nuclear chemistry and physics were central to his work. That research and industry background informs his clinical perspective, giving him a detailed understanding of the biological and behavioral processes that contribute to mental health challenges.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), David uses an eclectic, evidence-informed approach tailored to each client. His work draws on Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Counseling, Schema Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy, and he is trained in biofeedback and neurofeedback as supplemental tools for conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, and addiction. He begins treatment by establishing a trusting rapport, collaboratively identifying specific concerns, and developing a flexible treatment plan that is revised as progress and new issues arise. When appropriate, he will reassess outcomes and either outline post-treatment goals or design a continued plan, and he refers clients to other specialists if a different clinical approach is needed.

Raised in the mountains of Wyoming, David spends much of his time in Idaho, with a retreat south of Jackson Hole where wildlife is a regular presence. He is a father and grandfather, has traveled extensively across Southeast Asia, China, Tuscany, and Malta, and enjoys skiing, canoeing, fly fishing, and time spent outdoors.

Adapting Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the client’s perspective guides the work. It helps people who need space to explore feelings, develop self-understanding, and make meaningful life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies and shifts unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and structured, often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping skills development.

Hypnotherapy uses focused attention and guided relaxation to access resources for change, and it can be helpful for habits, anxiety, and motivation-related challenges. Each approach offers different tools, and David combines techniques that best match the client’s goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. David works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, preferences, and responses to different methods, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. That collaborative stance helps tailor care to what actually works for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging let clients access licensed professionals from varied locations and schedules. This range of options supports continuity of care, fits into busy lives, and makes it easier to maintain regular therapeutic work when circumstances change.