- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment issues
- CBT and ACT methods
About David
David Burkett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona with seven years of clinical experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, and trauma and abuse. David focuses on practical, everyday steps that help people manage tough feelings and improve how they relate to others.
He often helps people who struggle with attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, communication problems, and the fallout from divorce or separation. David also works with concerns such as body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, control issues, and feelings of emptiness. He names specific problems plainly so people can see whether they match what they are feeling.
David uses several well-known therapeutic approaches and adapts conversation and exercises to the situation. Sessions are collaborative and client-centered - he listens, reflects what he hears, and helps clients try new ways of thinking and behaving in small steps. Practical tools from cognitive behavioral work are blended with attention to emotions and relational patterns.
For someone coming out of a major life change or who feels stuck, he focuses on clear next steps rather than abstract promises. Expect conversations about values, everyday habits, relationship patterns, and manageable experiments to test new behaviors. He pays attention to past experiences that shape current reactions and to ways people can change how they respond.
People who want straightforward discussion and concrete strategies often find this approach helpful. Before booking, confirm the current session formats and scheduling options to make sure they fit your needs.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
David commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to clarify what matters to a person and to help build small, values-based actions. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and trying practical steps toward important goals.He also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how past relationships shape current patterns. That work examines how people relate, what triggers strong reactions, and how to try different ways of connecting that feel safer and more effective.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means testing strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as progress is observed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often use video or phone in different ways to match practical needs, and David will discuss which option best supports your goals during the first intake.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, and trauma and abuse. He also focuses on attachment, abandonment, codependency, caregiver stress, body image, chronic illness and related issues.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and client-centered, combining conversation with practical exercises. He mixes cognitive behavioral tools with attention to emotions and relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of experience working as a therapist. That time includes supporting people through life transitions and relationship challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Arizona. His practice is located in Arizona.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are limited to clients within the therapist's permitted practice area.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and matching steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.