Dr. David Engstrom, AZ Psychologist PSY-002048

Dr. David Engstrom is a clinical health psychologist based in Scottsdale, Arizona who brings a depth of clinical training and varied treatment approaches to his practice. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California and completed an internship at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center; he is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology, which indicates board certification in his specialty. He maintains a state license as AZ Psychologist PSY-002048, which identifies him as a licensed psychologist in Arizona, and he serves on the medical staff at Honor Health Medical Center.

Dr. Engstrom works with the psychological aspects of chronic illness, placing particular emphasis on chronic pain and sleep problems such as insomnia, and he has experience treating anxiety, depression, and chemical dependency. His clinical focus also includes relationship and family concerns, grief and end-of-life issues, addictions and process compulsions, ADHD, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and intimacy-related challenges, and other mood-related and somatic concerns. He is accustomed to supporting clients through life transitions, isolation and loneliness, and issues related to aging, chronic illness, and disability.

Therapeutically he draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches to meet individual needs, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based techniques, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and client-centered methods. He often integrates motivational interviewing to help clients find and sustain the motivation needed for meaningful change. Those seeking a thoughtful, experienced psychologist who combines clinical breadth with focused training in chronic illness, sleep, and addiction may find his style a good fit.