Dr. David Engstrom, AZ Psychologist
Experienced psychologist helping manage strong emotions
Book with DavidWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Depression
How David works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- AZ Psychologist
- Licensed in
- Arizona
- Years in practice
- 22
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About David
Dr. David Engstrom is an Arizona licensed psychologist with more than two decades of clinical work. He combines practical problem solving with clear guidance to help people manage stress, anger, anxiety, and related concerns.
His style is straightforward and calm, aimed at helping people make small changes that add up over time. He focuses on issues that often come after health problems, such as chronic pain and sleep trouble, and also helps with depression, addictions, and motivation to change.
Background and approach
He draws on approaches that teach skills for handling strong emotions and improving day-to-day routines. Sessions are aimed at real-life problems rather than abstract theories. Dr.
Engstrom uses methods that encourage values-based living and practical behavior change. He mixes talking, skill practice, and simple exercises people can use between sessions. The work often includes building coping skills for anger, improving sleep habits, and reducing unhelpful thinking patterns.
People who come for help can expect a collaborative pace. He listens first, then suggests tools that fit the person’s goals and rhythm. Progress is measured in small steps, like fewer evening wake-ups, better mood on tough days, or more control over impulses.
Dr. Engstrom has a long history supporting people through life transitions, grief, and chronic illness. He also works with issues such as parenting strain, social anxiety, and compulsive behaviors.
His approach is practical, patient, and focused on usable outcomes.
What David works with
Everything David lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in David's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Hearing impaired
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Phobias
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
Approaches David lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small steps toward those values. It helps when anger, chronic pain, or low mood get in the way of things that matter most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical ways to change unhelpful thoughts and routines that feed anxiety, depression, or sleep trouble. It often includes short exercises and behavioral experiments between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve mood, which can help with stress, anger, and compulsive urges.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and daily life. Together they decide which methods to try first and adjust them over time based on what helps.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to get consistent support. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for teaching skills and coaching through exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief notes, skill reminders, and ongoing encouragement between sessions. These options make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to keep momentum between appointments.
Questions people ask about David
What concerns does Dr. Engstrom address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, sleep problems, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, ADHD, and many other mood and behavior concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and collaborative with a calm, straightforward tone. He focuses on building skills and small habit changes that people can use between appointments.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 22 years of clinical experience working with chronic illness, pain, sleep disorders, mood disorders, and substance-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an Arizona psychologist with the credential AZ Psychologist PSY-002048 and practices in Arizona.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He works with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist’s availability.