David Burkett

Skilled, compassionate support for emotional healing

LPC Arizona

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About David

David Burkett is a licensed professional counselor in Arizona with seven years of clinical experience supporting people through depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationship difficulties. He builds a compassionate, affirming space where clients can examine painful experiences, reduce overwhelming symptoms, and develop practical strategies for daily living.

Background and approach

His practice emphasizes understanding attachment patterns, repairing communication breakdowns, and addressing issues such as abandonment, shame, caregiving stress, and body image concerns. Drawing on approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused methods, he blends collaborative, client-centered work with goal-focused techniques.

Sessions often focus on clarifying values, shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and strengthening emotional connection with self and others. David aims to help clients build resilience, resolve family of origin concerns, and navigate life transitions including separation or chronic illness.

He works with clients who seek practical tools as well as deeper emotional processing, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental stance while tailoring interventions to individual needs.

Practical Approaches for Online Emotional Work

David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering concrete tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used alongside CBT to clarify personal values and support committed action even when difficult emotions arise, which can be helpful for grief, chronic illness adjustment, and persistent avoidance. Attachment-Based Therapy is also part of his toolkit to explore how early relational patterns shape current relationships and emotional responses, aiding work on communication problems, intimacy, and trust.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist discusses goals and preferences with each client and adapts interventions over time so the methods fit the individual’s needs rather than following a single protocol. This flexibility helps tailor sessions to immediate concerns and longer-term growth.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as flexible scheduling and access from home through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to maintain consistency in care, integrate skills into daily life between sessions, and access support during transitions or busy periods while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

He works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship problems, and also focuses on attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, and related areas.

What is the therapeutic style and approach?

The practice is collaborative and client-centered while integrating goal-oriented methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients develop skills and insight.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has seven years of experience providing therapy and has worked with clients on issues from trauma and relationship dynamics to mood and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

He holds the LPC credential with licence number AZ LPC LPC-22580 and is located in Arizona.

In which languages can sessions be offered and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for meeting with this therapist?

Clients can connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How is cost handled for therapy sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Grief Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Imago Relationship TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Arizona

Languages

English