David Demorest, LPC

David Demorest combines a strong scientific background with nearly two decades of clinical experience to offer thoughtful, practice-oriented counseling. He holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and a Master’s in Biology/Biochemistry, and he spent 25 years working as a radiochemist in research that blended nuclear chemistry and physics. That scientific training informs his clinical work, giving him a practical understanding of behavioral and mental health processes and a disciplined approach to assessment and treatment.

As a counselor he draws on an eclectic mix of theories, including Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Counseling, Schema Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy, and he is trained in biofeedback and neurofeedback as adjunct tools. Those skills are applied to common concerns such as depression, anxiety disorders, addiction, trauma, and stress, as well as relationship and family issues and coping with life changes. David’s stated priority is to establish a trusting therapeutic relationship, then collaborate with each client to identify concerns and build a tailored treatment plan that is revised as progress and new issues arise.

When appropriate he reassesses outcomes at the end of a plan and either sets specific goals for continued growth or develops a new plan for ongoing work. If a client needs a different specialty, he will refer to another counselor with the right expertise. Outside of his professional life he lives mainly in Boise, maintains a place south of Jackson Hole, and enjoys skiing, canoeing, fly fishing, and time in nature. He has three adult children, two grandsons, and a history of extensive travel in Asia and Europe.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with David Demorest

David integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into his online practice to address a wide range of concerns. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a supportive, empathic relationship in which the client’s own goals and perspectives guide the work; it is especially helpful for issues of self-esteem, relationship concerns, and navigating life transitions. CBT is a structured, skills-based approach that helps people identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior linked to anxiety, depression, addictions, and stress-related problems.

David also offers hypnotherapy as an adjunctive tool for clients who are interested in exploring focused relaxation and suggestion-based techniques to support behavior change and symptom management. All of these approaches are presented in plain language and tailored to the individual’s needs and preferences.

Finding the right method is a collaborative process - David works with clients to select and adapt techniques based on their goals, responses to treatment, and comfort level. Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for scheduling, allow clients to access care from different locations, and make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while maintaining therapeutic continuity.