- Relationship conflict
- Addiction support
- Communication skills
About David
David Pecoraro is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 37 years of experience. He helps people facing relationship conflict, addiction, mood concerns, and the effects of past trauma. He also supports those struggling with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, and major life changes.
He focuses on improving how people communicate and solve problems. David uses clear, practical steps to help couples and individuals manage conflict and rebuild trust. Sessions tend to emphasize skills that can be practiced between meetings.
David draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the Gottman Method, and psychodynamic ideas when shaping treatment. He works together with each person to set goals and pick strategies that make sense for their life. Plans are practical and aimed at real-world changes.
Over his career he has worked with concerns such as family conflict, divorce and separation, blended family issues, fatherhood struggles, and codependency. He also addresses addiction, domestic violence-related anger, and attachment-related patterns that affect relationships.
David practices in California and conducts sessions in English. He invites people to think about specific goals before they begin so sessions can move to useful skills quickly. To start, people answer a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a time that fits their needs.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
David commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Gottman Method in his work. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and helps people try small changes to see different results. The Gottman Method focuses on communication patterns and conflict skills to strengthen relationship interactions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can be adjusted as therapy moves forward based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when a full in-person visit would be harder to schedule. Talk with the therapist about how to shape sessions so they fit day-to-day routines and communication needs.
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Experience
37+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
He supports people dealing with addictions, relationship conflict, family problems, trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, mood disorders, and coping with life changes including separation and divorce.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions emphasize practical work on communication and problem solving. He combines talk about patterns with skill-building exercises to try between meetings.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 37 years of clinical experience working with individuals and couples on relationship issues, addiction, mood concerns, and family conflict.
What credentials and location does he hold?
He is a California licensed marriage and family therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.