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Ph.D., ABPP, FACP Dr. David Engstrom

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Dr. David Engstrom is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

More about me

Licensing: Ph.D., ABPP, FACP Years in Practice: 21 State: Arizona

My name is Dave and I am a clinical health psychologist with over 30 years of experience in the field.

I received my Ph.D. from the University of Southern California and served my internship at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center. I am a Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology.

I currently live in Scottsdale, Arizona (licensed psychologist in Arizona) and am on the Medical Staff at Honor Health Medical Center.

Although my clinical interests are broad, I have special training and experience in psychological aspects of chronic illness, including chronic pain and sleep disorders (especially insomnia). Beyond that, I am experienced in treatment of anxiety, depression and chemical dependency. I use motivational interviewing techniques as well, since we all have difficulty getting and staying motivated to make the changes we know we need!

It would be a pleasure to work with you if you believe my profile would be a good fit for you!

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

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Issues
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
Languages Spoken
English

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Professional, confidential, and judgment-free

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Reviews for Dr. David Engstrom

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(28 reviews)
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My therapist is very good at what he does, he listen to you he matches your engery, he's just a really good I'm getting better every time we talk

Apr 28, 2024

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Dr Engstrom, listens to me and reaches out often.

Feb 14, 2024

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Always does a great job :) appreciate the support!

Nov 29, 2023

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Dave is a very easy person to talk to, he's supportive and understanding. He's been a great help on this path in my life. Thank You!

Nov 13, 2023

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My therapist is very respectful and listens to me

Oct 13, 2023

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a very good listener and makes me feel heard and it doesn’t seem like he’s just reading out of some therapy book, he gives real advice

Oct 12, 2023

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Dr. Engstrom has been personable and professional. I feel comfortable sharing my concerns and talking through things with him. I appreciate being able to connect here on betterhelp.

Jul 06, 2023

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He has been very attentive and helpful in helping me guide my very strange journey. Thank You Sir

Jul 01, 2023

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He is very helpful and responds 24 7 if I ever need something

Apr 19, 2023

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The best!! Great listener, great advice! Always checking in!

Jan 16, 2023

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Dr. Engstrom is amazing he responds quickly and has great insight. I have made a lot of improvements and feel alot better about myself after having him as a therapist.

Nov 13, 2022

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Very supportive, very clear on when he’s available. Reads written entries amazingly fast and has comments. I tend to be quite stoic, I don’t feel I’m progressing as much as I could, but if I don’t speak up what do I expect? I wouldn’t mind if I was startled into a realization. Dave is so gentle, I don’t think he would do that by asking a question or pinning down a perceived or real problem. For now I’m ok, he reinforces all that is good and that’s a great influence.

Sep 06, 2022

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Awesome Thank you

Aug 23, 2022

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He's able to pick up on the underlying issue(s). My end of session summaries are always me going, "yeah. that's what I wanted to say." Comforting to be understood. Thank you.

R.R.·Jul 23, 2022

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Dr. Engstrom is the first therapist I've ever worked with and he has helped tremendously! He made me feel comfortable and at ease when talking about difficult topics.

A.D.·Jul 08, 2022

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Good dude

H.U.·Jun 11, 2022

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Dave is a straight shooter, and he cares about his patients. He responds well to my own discomfort, quickly recognizes patterns and behaviors within me to help build my self-awareness, isn't afraid to challenge me on my thoughts, gives me a chance to stumble about, is accommodating, and when the occasion arises, he helps me push myself to be a better me vs. helping me better understand myself. Great therapist, 10/10

J.O.·Jun 11, 2022

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He's been. Great

J.E.·May 15, 2022

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Dr. Engstrom is very easy going, not too surprised by anything, tho I haven’t gotten to the nitty-gritty yet. Calming voice, recognizing my positive traits. Got some worksheets to do. I was skeptical about an online therapist, but this is great!

C.A.·Apr 23, 2022

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Awesome

R.A.·Apr 19, 2022

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Thank you Dr. Engstrom for providing a safe environment

R.R.·Feb 27, 2022

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I had put off getting help for years. I wasn’t sure if counseling/therapy was right for me, but it was one of the best decisions I have made thus far. My Therapist, Dr dave, was a great listener, very understanding, relate-able, and recommended tools relevant to my situation. I highly recommend him and counseling for anyone struggling through life’s difficult stages.

S.A.·Jan 23, 2022

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Dr. Engstrom is a nice and easy-going guy who gives you a good platform to talk about yourself. He's really understanding and offers full control of the sessions to you.

T.A.·Jan 17, 2022

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Dr Engstrom's calm and friendly manner helped me a few months ago when I was going through a bout of anxiety.

K.A.·Dec 30, 2021

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Dr. Engstrom is so easy to talk to and really kind! He always makes me feel heard and is focused on our goals. The way he approaches them makes me feel like they’re totally achievable too.

T.A.·Oct 30, 2021

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I feel so much more calm after speaking with Dr. Engstrom. He's great at guiding the conversation and providing useful feedback. I don't know why it took me so long to sign up for therapy!

B.R.·Sep 26, 2021

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Dr. Dave has been a great help. The time spent definitely lightened the stressful feelings that I was having. I'm so happy that I found this site.

D.I.·Sep 23, 2021

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Dr. Engstrom is an amazing understanding person! He has helped me and understand things easily! Very helpful!

G.A.·Sep 11, 2021

Benefits

Affordable, convenient, and accessible, Dr. David Engstrom offers counseling online

  • Affordable: Pay a low flat fee.
  • Convenient: Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
  • Available now: There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.