- Focus on anxiety
- Helps with grief
- Values-centered work
About David
David Burkett is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona who helps people facing anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship pain. He offers a calm, respectful space for clients to talk about hard things and find clearer ways forward. David focuses on practical steps as well as exploring how past experiences shape current patterns.
He works with people dealing with stress, trauma and abuse, and the strain of life transitions. He also helps with attachment concerns like abandonment and codependency, plus communication and commitment issues. Problems linked to chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image, and family of origin are part of his practice too.
David uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. He draws on acceptance and commitment work, cognitive strategies, emotion-focused methods, and therapies that emphasize attachment and the client’s own perspective. Sessions tend to be collaborative and centered on what matters most to the person in front of him.
Sessions focus on short-term skills and longer-term insight as needed. People can expect to build tools for managing anxiety, grief, and relationship conflict while also looking at roots of recurring patterns. David aims to help clients make concrete changes and feel more connected to their values.
He has seven years of clinical experience as an LPC. People who want to begin can use the platform’s matching process to find a good fit and schedule sessions.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
David commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and refocus on actions that match their values, which can be useful for anxiety and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they show up now, helping people understand connection and trust issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s experience and pace, offering a nonjudgmental space where the person leads the conversation.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works together with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean mixing approaches over time or shifting focus as needs change; the client’s goals help guide those choices.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, help maintain regular check-ins, and allow sessions from different locations when needed. Some formats are simpler for short check-ins while others suit longer, in-depth work; the therapist will discuss what scheduling style is most helpful for each person.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment problems, abandonment, codependency, and communication difficulties.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and person-centered. He combines practical coping strategies with exploration of how past experiences influence current patterns.
What is his background and experience?
He has seven years of clinical experience working as a licensed professional counselor. His practice emphasizes emotional healing and relationship work.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is an LPC, a licensed professional counselor, practicing in Arizona.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.