David Roun
Hi. I have lived in Tucson almost all my life and never tire of the weather. I enjoy hiking and just being outside, overall, so the sunshine the majority of the year keeps me busy. I have a Doctorate in Behavioral Health Management and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, both were obtained from Arizona State University. I have been practicing for about 6 years and have been in outpatient settings, prison setting, VA facilities, and am currently in a residential facility. I have also managed a private practice for over 4 years, helping people with a wide variety of concerns. I have been trained in EMDR, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Sand Tray Therapy.
I have been trained in EMDR, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Sand Tray Therapy.
First session
During our first session, I will introduce myself and tell you my experiences, education and training. I will also share my thoughts on what therapy looks like and let you know that you are the expert in your life. I will explain my role and how you can depend on me to help you. Together we will explore various aspects of your past, and present environments, to develop a comprehensive treatment plan. We will also review your screening scores and I may ask you to complete additional scales, depending on the direction we take. We will begin discussing the Autonomic Nervous system and how that relates to stress and trauma. We will also begin learning resourcing (self soothing) activities to practice outside of therapy.
Strengths
My strengths include listening attentively and being open to your experiences and perceptions. I don't see people as having the "wrong answer" or being "broken" in any way. I see people as having developed protective measures from their past that have proven to be successful. I believe you are the expert in your life and will work collaboratively with you to help manage problems with anxiety, trauma, depression, and substance use. Not sure if therapy is right for you? I'm ready to explore those feelings and help you make an informed decision.
Ideal clients
My dream client is a person who is ready to explore the complexities of our thoughts and behaviors. That person will be open to understanding the impact the past has on the present, and be willing to examine those possibilities. The client will be open to mindfulness and meditative practices and understand that healing can take some time. The ideal client will develop the understanding that we are in this together, and allows us to create a small team environment.
Treatment methods
Eclectic
I understand that therapy can make folks vulnerable and that a lot of us need time to create a good relationship with the therapist. Creating this relationship is primarily the role of the therapist but needs your input/help to make the relationship successful. Being on time, and present, for therapy help to build your ability to be fully present and participate in therapy. I use a combination of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PET), Sand Tray, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodrama, Mindfulness, Meditation and a lot of Psychoeducation. I believe one method of treatment does not fully support persons seeking help and by having a variety of tools at my disposal I can better help the person to overcome barriers.
Location
Virtual sessions