David Burkett , LPC

David Burkett is an Arizona-based licensed counselor who offers supportive, evidence-informed care for people facing difficult emotional challenges. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) he creates a compassionate, affirming environment where individuals can safely explore their history, understand patterns, and build practical strategies for daily life. David specializes in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship difficulties, and he works with clients on issues such as social anxiety, isolation, communication barriers, and life transitions.

His practice pays particular attention to shame, guilt, attachment struggles, and workplace stress, helping people process painful experiences and move toward greater emotional balance. David uses a collaborative, person-centered style that honors each client as an expert on their own life while offering clinical guidance and tools to foster resilience. He supports growth through increased self-awareness, improved interpersonal connection, and skills for managing distress.

Whether addressing grief, family of origin concerns, or patterns of codependency and avoidance, David focuses on practical change grounded in empathy and respect. His goal is to help clients cultivate healthier relationships with themselves and others while developing sustainable coping strategies for long-term well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

David draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while focusing on values-based action - it is useful for anxiety, avoidance, and situations where old coping strategies no longer help. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current patterns, helping clients improve closeness, trust, and communication in relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. David partners with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all method. This cooperative stance helps identify practical steps that feel meaningful and manageable.

Online therapy offers flexibility by providing video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or manage therapy during times of transition. Working with licensed professionals in this format supports continuity of care, convenient access to therapeutic tools, and the ability to practice new skills between sessions.