Dr. David Drobes
Experienced psychologist focused on practical change
FL Psychologist PY11312 Florida
- Experience
- 30 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
- Languages
- English
About David
Dr. David Drobes brings three decades of experience as a Florida psychologist to clients seeking help with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, and depression.
Background and approach
He emphasizes a practical, problem-focused approach that aims to reduce distress and build coping skills, drawing on methods intended for relatively brief therapeutic work. After earning a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Purdue University, he combined research and clinical roles at academic centers, including positions directing programs focused on fear and anxiety, addictive behaviors, and tobacco intervention.
Recently retired from academia, he now offers psychotherapy to a limited number of individual clients in Florida, tailoring care to each person’s situation. His work commonly integrates short-term cognitive behavioral techniques with Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness practices, and supportive counseling to address issues such as mood disorders, panic and phobic responses, post-traumatic stress, and substance-related problems.
Sessions focus on collaborative goal-setting, practical strategies, and strengthening motivation to change. He frames therapy as a joint effort and welcomes clients ready to take steps toward greater well-being.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic, phobias, and stress-related concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative communication style that helps people explore and strengthen their reasons for change, often used when substance use or ambivalence about behavior change is present.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist collaborates with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then tailors a plan that may combine CBT, Motivational Interviewing, or solution-focused techniques. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in choosing strategies that fit their life and circumstances.
Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging can make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or on the go. These formats offer scheduling flexibility, options for brief check-ins or longer sessions, and multiple ways to engage with therapeutic tools and exercises between meetings.
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Experience
30+ years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English