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LCPC-5814 idaho LCP-1288 Wy Certified HealthMath Trainer David Demorest

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

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

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Licensing: LCPC-5814 idaho LCP-1288 Wy Certified HealthMath Trainer Years in Practice: 19 State: Idaho

David has a very diverse background. In addition to Masters in Mental Health Counseling, he has a Maters in Biology/Biochemistry and worked in Research. David changed fields and worked 25 years as a radiochemist which combined nuclear chemistry and physics.

As a counselor his background has been very beneficial in understanding the processes underlying behavior and mental health. As a result of his work in industry David has good people skills which are essential in working with clients with mental health issues.

David provides an eclectic approach in counseling theory and uses Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Counseling, Schema Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy. He is trained in Biofeedback and Neurofeedback which are good tools to help clients with issues such as depression, anxiety disorders and addiction. David’s initial approach is to develop a trusting relationship with the client. He then works with the client to identify the specific issues. A treatment plan is developed to address these issues. As treatment proceeds this plan may be revised as specific issues come up. When the client completes the plan, he will be reassessed. Depending on the clients progress the client may be discharged with specific goals to work on. If there are still unresolved issues a new treatment plan will be developed and treatment continued. If there are issues that require a different approach David may refer the client to another counselor that specializes in the client’s specific issues.

On a personal level David has three adult children and two grandsons. David was raised in the mountains of Wyoming and has a place south of Jackson Hole which he spends as much time as he can. There his closest neighbors are elk, moose, and wolves. David lives most of the time in Boise. He has been fortunate to have traveled the world a great deal spending time in South East Asia and China. He recently spent time in Tuscany and in Malta. He still skis, canoes, loves to fly fish and generally spend time in nature.

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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Stress Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Eating disorders Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching ADHD
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Reviews for David Demorest

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David had been a great supporter in my journey for important. I like that he gives me my own space to express my issues and problems. We go through it togather one by one. He gives me tools to work on my self. He also supports me with reading material that expands my knowledge about certain topics.

Apr 12, 2024

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He gets me, gives me important info

Apr 02, 2024

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Smart man with a calm demeanor

Feb 19, 2024

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David is amazing. I've very much enjoyed our sessions. He helps keep me grounded and holds me accountable, but in a very professional and caring way. I'd recommend David to anyone

Sep 13, 2023

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Great experience. Very practical and knowledgeable.

Jun 01, 2023

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Mr. David is such a great guy!! He is such an amazing listener! David always asks very productive questions to keep me thinking, and gives the most motivating videos! Thank you Mr. Dave!

May 11, 2023

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David has helped me see how I can better myself through a very difficult situation with my wife. He has listened and recommend solid advice. Highly recommend!

Mar 30, 2023

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David has helped me so much with understanding my issues not just trying to fix them but go back to the beginning. I have never felt more taken care of and heard.

Mar 06, 2023

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Been responsive and good for what I need

Mar 01, 2023

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Great counselor! Is honest and doesn’t sugar coat things.Makes me feel like I leave with some type of hope

Feb 23, 2023

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David was my first therapist, fortunately. I was very reluctant to ask anyone for help. But David's gentle, attentive and intelligent communication put me at ease and allowed me to examine issues in my life without fear. He paid attention to my complex story and responded with empathy and worked hard to find tools that could be used for my personal problems. He also brought his own personal stories into our conversations that made me feel like I was talking to a real person who understands what it's like living in the real world. Even though there are basic procedures and remedies for our human conditions, I didn't feel like I had been given 'cookie cutter' remedies. He was intuitive and taylored his recommendations to fit my personal needs. Though our time together was short, I now feel equipped to intelligently address my life. Thanks David.

Jan 31, 2023

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David has been excellent. He's very knowledgable, kind, and professional. He's understanding and has provided me with a wealth of resources. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking therapy.

Jan 10, 2023

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I like that he is knowledgeable in a lot of different aspects of life and is able to take things that I've been experiencing from anxiety or PTSD and break them down to a scientific reason why it happens and explains it in a way that makes since. He sends me things to read and watch and see things to learn about ways I am able to make changes. It's learning how to manage and change things I have struggled with but his approach seems to be having a positive effect in my life.

Jan 06, 2023

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Excited to make some real progress in my life

Jan 03, 2023

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David uses different techniques and adjusts accordingly, as the patient progresses. Very reliable and effective counselor!

Nov 19, 2022

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Great style, personable and direct.

Nov 09, 2022

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Mr. Demorset is relatable and conversational. It is easy to speak with him about difficult stuff.

Oct 01, 2022

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He reaches out when I've been absent. He understands what I'm looking for and tries to get to the underlying causes for the place that I'm in.

Sep 27, 2022

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David is always available when I need to speak with him. His counsel is appreciated and he has insight that other counselors I have encountered are lacking.

Sep 09, 2022

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David is wonderful. He’s a great listener and gives great advice. He makes himself available and isn’t shy about letting me know if I need to do something differently.

Sep 08, 2022

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He has many of helping you

Jul 27, 2022

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David has been great

May 13, 2022

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Highly recommend

May 06, 2022

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David Demorest is a good listener and was disarming and helpful for me as a first time therapy patient.

Apr 22, 2022

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David cares, and in addition to be a great help as a therapist, he’s also a friend

Apr 08, 2022

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David is a brilliant person with a tremendous skillset. Quite amazing how such a short amount of time with him resulted in such a massive change within. I encourage anyone seeking a masterful therapist that will truly understand you and help you unravel and make sense of yourself to book a session with David.

Mar 21, 2022

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David has been very helpful and has been supportive. He even checks in on me which means a lot to me.

Mar 04, 2022

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David has provided a number of ways for me to regulate myself and to get the most out of our sessions. He also provides resources that help me understand what we are working on.

Feb 27, 2022

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David gives great advice on coping with anxiety and stress! The methods he gives have been super helpful to me. If you're looking for help at calming you anxiety, I definitely recommend talking to David!

Feb 18, 2022

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When you find a great match, you just know. David has been an amazing help to me on my journey with boundary setting and anxiety. I could not recommend him enough even if I tried!

Feb 10, 2022

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I really enjoy David. He is amazing and has been helping me very much...

Feb 07, 2022

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David is great at helping put my various situations into perspective. He also has some unique (to me) techniques to help work on anxiety and depression.

Jan 24, 2022

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David is great! He treats me with respect. He's attentive and very knowledgable. He listens and sends appropriate worksheets, that have been very helpful. He understands the nature of my biggest concerns and encourages me to excercise (Tia Chi) and do things that keep me present.

Jan 14, 2022

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Nice man lots of resources

Jan 14, 2022

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Dave is a good listener and has many resources and suggestions to help me with communication issues and anxiety I have been experiencing. He genuinely cares and wants to help.

Dec 28, 2021

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David is wonderful. He probably wrote the book about how Venus and mars came together.

Nov 24, 2021

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David has been very helpful and kind. He listens and comes up with a lot of resources and advice to find multiple ways of dealing with personal problems. I can tell he is very knowledgeable and experienced in his field and I would recommend him to anyone looking for a therapist.

Nov 08, 2021

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Thanks so much David. You helped me discharge fears and feelings of grief. Appreciate the materials and tai chi video links!

Oct 24, 2021

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David has been so good!

Oct 17, 2021

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Best therapist I ever had

Oct 03, 2021

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David is very good at what he does. He helps get you on the path where you can do a lot of leg work and really take things seriously with your mental health.

Sep 25, 2021

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David is personable, patient, very knowledgeable, and quickly provided me with helpful resources tailored to my needs.

Jul 08, 2021

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David has a very technical approach and helps you understand why your body is reacting the way it is. He does a great job putting things into perspective while also making sure to explain how to mediate how you feel. Definitely recommend David to anyone who works better with a technical approach!

Jun 24, 2021

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David is amazing!

Jun 07, 2021

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David is a great analyst and has great insight into problem solving. I highly recommend his services in dealing with anxiety.

May 02, 2021

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Our first session was very helpful. David sent me a lot of information and worksheet for me to work on my issues and to read about how to get past them. I look forward to our next session.

Apr 28, 2021

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David is extremely knowledgeable and is terrific at helping me understand the science behind my issues. He's an extremely good counselor especially for those who prefer an analytical/data-focused approach.

Mar 06, 2021

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I was definitely unsure of the whole online counselor but David is awesome its only been over a week an been well worth it!

Feb 26, 2021

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David is extremely insightful and attentive! He understands the foundation work needed in order to help you out of your situations. He is respectful and provides sound advice. There is still so much I feel we need to do together but thus far he has been sublime in his approach and process.

Feb 11, 2021

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David is very easy to work with, and very honest and helpful, he helps me to recognize my main issues and shared great materials that was exactly what I needed. I’m grateful for taking this step and reach for help and David was the right choice to work with. Thank you Dave!

Feb 10, 2021

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He is doing a great job and offering a great perspective on things he is very knowledgeable

Jan 31, 2021

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David has been super helpful in identify various issues with my life and offering constructive work sheets to work through various issues. He offered insights to why I was behaving this way and how to think and deal with them individually. He also suggested various innovative tools to apply in real life situation, which I have found to improve my behaviour greatly. Even in difficult conversations, he was able to bring to a relaxed atmosphere which is great for me to open up and share.

Jan 19, 2021

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I’ve tried other counselors but David is the first that hasn’t seemed frustrated with me but open and kind hearted in listening and trying to find ways to get through to help.

Jan 12, 2021

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My experience with David Demorest has been extremely pleasant. He is very easy to communicate with snd a l ways responded in a timely manner.

Jan 01, 2021

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Dave is the only person who was able to help me with my issues. As someone who was abused and was in abusive relationships, we worked very hard on resolving my trauma. He’s great for anyone living abroad because Dave has also been all around the world and understands what it’s like.

Dec 31, 2020

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David has a very no-nonsense, straight forward approach with a variety of options to pursue for self exploration, learning, and healing.

Nov 25, 2020

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David has been a great help to me. I know he wants me to be my best self. I feel that he genuinely cares about me and wants to help me.

Nov 07, 2020

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David is very experienced and knowledgeable. I had a couple of calls with him and he immediately shares resources to help. David is very responsive and takes the time to explain and share his logic which I appreciate.

Oct 17, 2020

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David is very knowledgeable, kind, and understanding. His guidance has really helped me. I appreciate all the reading material he provided me.

Oct 16, 2020

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David really understood my problems! During COVID I felt like I was stuck with an alcoholic partner in a doomed marriage, with no job and no hope. David helped me navigate my anxiety about life, and helped me at a time when I really needed a guiding light!

Sep 22, 2020

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Dave is a thoughtful listener with foundational advice that has helped me grow and change.

Aug 11, 2020

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David has been great, he’s easy to start talking to and really makes me feel understood. I appreciate his tips and tricks to help me change my way of thinking. My time with him has been invaluable and i would recommend him to anyone!

Aug 03, 2020

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Dave has great stories and analogies to help explain concepts with regard to parenting and relationships

Jul 21, 2020

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Dave is a very matter of fact counselor. He really gets down the the nitty gritty and helps you find your solutions. He is a sound listener, and makes you feel heard. I would recommended him highly.

Jun 22, 2020

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I was totally new to having a councilor and I had a few goes with other councilors but they didn’t work for me. Dave helped me work through my issues of grief , anxiety and stress of running of business with a child with special needs. Dave is a guy who was reliable, friendly and listened to me babble on.. exactly what I needed. He didn’t judge me in anyway. Thank you Dave.

Jun 17, 2020

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Very wise, takes enough time to understand and reflect on issues. Also keen on learning and sharing. The sessions with him are moments of calmness and deep thought.

May 14, 2020

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I'm enjoying the counseling and I'm making progress.

May 12, 2020

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David has been a great help to me as I am navigating a lot of up ands downs in my life. He is compassionate, but very straight forward, and that is comforting in a world that seems so unreliable sometimes. I’m extremely grateful for his support and guidance during this time.

Apr 17, 2020

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David was great. He offered constructive advice that could be used in a practical way.

Mar 25, 2020

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David is very understanding and receptive to all of my thoughts. He has provided me with clear, no-nonsense directions towards bettering myself, and has checked in on me when I needed. His in-depth knowledge and materials have helped me more than I could have hoped for initially. Highly recommended!

Mar 15, 2020

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David's insight helped me see issues that years of counseling with other counselors never touched. He backed this insight up with pragmatic tools that are very effective. He is also great at working at a pace that works for you.

Mar 06, 2020

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Overall, very good. I found his advice straight, to the point, and constructive. If I am in need of counseling again, I would be very interested in his services.

Mar 04, 2020

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Super supportive of my conditions. Has helped me through a lot with simple techniques

Jan 15, 2020

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Dave is great, he's been of great help to me and offered me the guidance I need to come out of the sticky spot I'm in.

Dec 24, 2019

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Dave is great thanks!

Dec 18, 2019

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David is very experienced counselor, I felt immediately comfortable in communicating with him.

Dec 03, 2019

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I really like having a regular person who has gotten to know me and what my needs are. He checks in with me regularly (which is what I need) and his no-nonsense manner suits me. I know matching a therapist with a person can be difficult, but I feel you've made a good match with us.

Nov 20, 2019

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David gives good advice, resources to look through for further clarification.

Oct 30, 2019

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I am very pleased with David Demorest and how he has helped me so far. The variety of tools and exercises he has helped me with using.

Oct 08, 2019

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David is easy to chat with and allows you many different ways to address your issues. I was very happy to work with him.

Oct 05, 2019

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David was considerate, patient and delicate. He helped me learn how to manage my emotions and suggested how to find a way out of depression.

Sep 02, 2019

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He is very in-tune and smart. Very insightful. I would definitely recommend him. I don't usually choose men but I am glad I did this time if I could give him a 10 star rating I would.

Aug 26, 2019

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I like that he messages me to check up on me!

Jul 27, 2019

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David was very patient and understanding. He took a straight-forward approach to the issues I was dealing with and offered practical advice, suggested tools for dealing with issues, and provided excellent reading material related to my issues. His in-depth knowledge of biochemistry adds another layer to treatment, giving him the ability to not only help you with your issues on a psychological level but also understanding how your body reacts to stress, depression, and other issues. I would highly recommend David if you are seeking help.

Jul 04, 2019

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Since being with this service I was extremely anxious and panic stressed David has taught me to use mind tools and this works extremely grateful I can and am functioning

Jul 02, 2019

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David really understood me and my wife and was able to get us back on track. Cannot thank him enough.

Jul 02, 2019

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David is an excellent listener and advisor! Im thoroughly enjoying his views and concepts regarding stress, anxiety and dealing with personal trauma.

Jun 29, 2019

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Dave is thoughtful, sees through my lies and pushes when necessary, supports when necessary and has provided me with good tools or my mental health needs.

Jun 02, 2019

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When speaking with David, he offered me a totally fresh perspective that I hadn’t heard from any precious counselors. He used knowledge of how the brain works to help me understand some of the things I do instinctively. That’s helped me pause and look for alternatives when making decisions. That’s really helped.

May 09, 2019

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I just started working with David after not seeing a counselor for over 10 years. I was intimidated at first because I haven't spoken to anyone in so long and, well, I'm depressed. David quickly put my nervousness at ease, offered practical tools and laid out a practical approach for me. I look forward to future sessions and to making progress with David's guidance.

May 01, 2019

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He's very caring, compassionate and responsive.

Apr 11, 2019

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Very nice and knows what he’s doing. Helped me a lot! Would recommend him very much! Thank you!

Apr 08, 2019

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David is a great help. He has many good ideas and gives helpful & effective feedback!

Apr 02, 2019

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Very understanding and good listener. Blunt when needed but respectfully so. After talking to David I always have a boost of confidence to go about my week.

Mar 27, 2019

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Mr Demorest is very helpful and efficient with his useful advice. Thank you to him from the bottom of my heart. I was in a dark pit of despondency and he showed me wonderful light with tools he offered.

Mar 20, 2019

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I’ve already recommended David Demorest to a few people I know. I feel so comfortable talking with him and expressing my feelings. I was so nervous just downloading the app, David helped calm my nerves. It’s been an educational experience as well as comforting so far. I’ve only been talking with David for a couple weeks but I feel hopeful, and I haven’t felt hope for years. He’s given me the tools to help control my anxiety which has made a difference in my family as well. I’m so thankful for this app and David!!

Feb 12, 2019

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David Demorest is the best counsellor I have had, he is well documented and very resourceful, he understood my concerns right away and I felt very comfortable talking to him, he was a good match for me and I would greatly recommend him.

Feb 07, 2019

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David was very helpful. He provided me with many great ways to deal with my anxiety. He is experienced with mindfulness. He also provided me with many insightful worksheets. I would definitely recommend him.

Jan 24, 2019

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David is an excellent listener and he is not pushy or judgmental. I didn’t have a really good experience with my first counsellor but David is really really good. I feel really comfortable talking to him and he provides variety of methods to help me. He always respect your feelings and opinions. I’m really glad I have him as my counsellor. He definitely helped me to improve day after day.

Jan 22, 2019

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Great listener and has information to help solve your issue. The most important thing is to listen. He helps prepare your mind and provides tools for recovery.

Jan 07, 2019

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I was having a really hard time when I decided to start with this app. At the beginning I was a bit sceptical about it, but after my first session with David, I saw that there was light in that dark tunel. I feel comfortable talking about everything, and he is always there ready to help. I’ve made some improvements thanks to him, but I know i still have a long way to go. Thanks to David I managed to control my anxiety. I would definitely recommend him.

Dec 29, 2018

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David has been very helpful. He is calm and easy going, but at the same time makes it clear that he is there to help. I have participated in counseling before and have a lot of knowledge about self-help strategies, but he has provided tools that I was unaware of. I appreciate how quickly he gets back to me and the practical solutions he offers. He is not pushy or bossy and yet is very helpful and supportive. I would recommend David to anyone.

Nov 26, 2018

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David Demorest is a wonderful counselor, and I have had plenty to compare him too. He seems genuinely interested in my problems. He is very easy to talk to and gives several ways to do it. Whatever makes you comfortable. He has wide range background so he has many ideas of what can help. To me, when I converse with David it's like I'm talking to my older brother. I cannot say enough about him. I think he is wonderful and very helpful.

Nov 15, 2018

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I’ve only been working with David for a short period of time, but it has been xtremely eye opening and he really understands my concerns and helps me address them. I appreciate the different approaches David takes to assist me with my struggles. I am slowly making progress, and David constantly checks in on me which I also appreciate very much. Online therapy is definitely a game changer, and for the best, now I am getting to where I would like to be.

Oct 18, 2018

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