David Demorest, LPC

David Demorest is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who combines a deep scientific background with decades of counseling experience to support people facing a wide range of life challenges. He holds a Masters in Mental Health Counseling and a Masters in Biology and Biochemistry, and he spent 25 years working as a radiochemist where nuclear chemistry and physics were central to his work. That scientific training and time in research contribute to a clear, analytical understanding of the processes that shape behavior and mental health, while his industry experience helped him develop effective people skills for therapeutic work.

In practice, David uses an eclectic, evidence-informed approach. His counseling draws on Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, schema therapy, and person-centered practices. He is trained in biofeedback and neurofeedback, tools that can be useful alongside talk therapy for issues such as depression, anxiety, and addiction. His typical process begins with establishing a trusting therapeutic relationship, then identifying specific concerns and creating a tailored treatment plan. That plan is reviewed and adjusted as new issues arise, and progress is reassessed at key points. When specialized care is needed, David may refer clients to other professionals who focus on those areas.

Raised in the mountains of Wyoming, David spends as much time as possible near Jackson Hole and lives primarily in Boise. He is a father of three adult children and a grandfather to two grandsons. He has traveled extensively, including time in Southeast Asia, China, Tuscany, and Malta, and continues to enjoy skiing, canoeing, fly fishing, and time outdoors.