Davis VanderVeen

Dr. Davis VanderVeen is a clinical psychologist with a completely virtual practice. He works with people of all ages 18 and up. Many of Dr. VanderVeen’s clients begin working with him when they have received a challenging medical diagnosis, want to improve their sleep, or are looking for more effective ways to manage life’s stressors. Dr. VanderVeen has specialization working with people managing acute and chronic pain, insomnia, diet and weight loss, smoking cessation, and adjusting to change in function due to chronic illness such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, stroke, and other medical conditions.

Dr. VanderVeen is trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), an approach to help you do what matters most in life and to overcome challenges that get in the way; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a therapy aimed at identifying the role of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in life functioning; and mindfulness approaches that help to manage stress and improve life satisfaction.

Treatment with Dr. VanderVeen is goal-focused and time-limited. He typically sees people for 8-12 sessions, though this may be shorter or longer depending on your needs, preferences, and progress. Sessions are typically 45-minutes. On the first visit, you can expect to meet for approximately 90-minutes, consisting of a clinical interview and initiating treatment. He is currently accepting new clients. Dr. VanderVeen offers a free 10-minute consultation phone call to see if he may be a good fit for you.

Dr. VanderVeen earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis. He received training at VA Salt Lake City in health psychology and completed one year of postdoctoral training at University of Michigan in rehabilitation psychology and neuropsychology. Outside of private practice, he enjoys playing tennis and volleyball, spending time in the mountains, and finding great places to eat.