About David
Dr. David Drobes greets people who are anxious, stressed, or struggling with addictive behaviors. He is a Florida psychologist with three decades of experience and focuses on clear, practical steps to reduce symptoms and improve daily life.
He aims to make first conversations direct and understandable for someone worried and pressed for time. Dr. Drobes earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Purdue University and spent much of his career in research and clinical programs.
Background and approach
He served in leadership roles at university and medical research centers, including work focused on fear and anxiety and on tobacco and addictive behaviors. In clinical work he uses short-term cognitive behavioral therapy, blended with Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused ideas. Sessions emphasize concrete strategies you can use between meetings, along with check-ins on progress and setbacks.
He adapts the approach to the specific challenges each person brings. Typical concerns he addresses include stress, general anxiety, panic attacks, mood problems, low self-esteem, and issues related to drug, alcohol, or tobacco use. Phobias and social anxiety are also part of his practice focus.
He works with adults from a foundation of respect and openness, aiming to build a working connection so people can try new skills and see what helps. New clients complete a brief questionnaire and then schedule sessions that fit their routine.
How his approach translates to online therapy
Dr. Drobes uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; CBT is useful for anxiety, panic, phobias, and mood problems because it focuses on practical changes. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversation style that helps people find their own reasons to change, often used for addictions and smoking or vaping cessation.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapy process. He will work together with each person to decide whether CBT, Motivational Interviewing, or a more solution-focused emphasis fits best. That choice is based on the client's goals, life situation, and preferences rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can pick what matches their schedule and needs. Video works well for full sessions and skill practice, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and text messaging lets people send brief updates between sessions. These options make it simpler to maintain regular contact and practice new skills in everyday life.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 30 years
- Licensed
- Florida
- Languages
- English
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