I am a licensed marriage and family therapist having worked in the mental health field approximately 25 years , having worked with most populations. My approach is straightforward: " The problem is not the problem, the reaction to the problem is the problem." We can not change the past, we must accept what has happened, but with a renewed sense of empowerment and hope we can forge ahead to experience the quality of life we want and deserve. We often feel worse when we commence therapy, as self-examination is painful at times. That said, in the end, we will hopefully develop the skill set to manage whatever challenges come our way. Let's take the judgment out of our lives and move forward in the high calling of our daily lives.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Blended Family Issues, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Gender Dysphoria, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Immigration Issues, Infidelity, Jealousy, Military and Veterans Issues, Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Sex Addiction, Sexual Dysfunction, Trichotillomania, Visually Impaired
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 43891
UT LMFT 12987695-3902
AZ LMFT 15968
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David helped me in so many ways! He has great insight and a calming presence. I normally choose someone of the same gender as me, but I’m super grateful BH chose him for me!
Written on Jul 04, 2024 after therapy with David for 4 months on issues concerning lgbt
David has been truly helpful from the first visit. He has the traditional “Let’s be positive” vibes that some people associate with toxic positivity. However, he gives me the exercises and discussions to allow me to accept the negative and positive, routing my mind to the positive which has been very helpful.
Written on May 16, 2024 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Great to talk too! Very understanding in my concerns.
Written on Apr 13, 2023 after therapy with David for 3 weeks
David is great, he's helped me a lot. Super knowledgeable and patient.
Written on Nov 30, 2022 after therapy with David for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
I have had a great experience with David. Thank you
Written on Sep 23, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very knowledgeable. Always listens to what I have to say and has very good responses to my questions.
Written on Sep 10, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues