David Kurfman, LMHC, LPC
Experienced counselor for parenting stress and mood challenges
Book with David- Years in practice
- 35
- Credentials
- LMHC, LPC
- Licensed in
- Indiana, Tennessee
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Anger management
- Focus
- Self esteem
About David
David Kurfman is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, and grief. He has worked in the field for 35 years and brings a steady, practical approach to common life struggles. He focuses on everyday steps parents and adults can use to manage strong emotions.
Sessions often center on building coping skills, managing mood changes, and addressing relationship and family concerns. He also assists people dealing with trauma, addiction, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Background and approach
His style is calm and person-centered. He listens first, then helps clients set clear goals and try small, achievable changes. Practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy are often combined with longer-term reflection about life patterns and relationships.
David draws on solution-focused techniques to identify immediate next steps, and psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences influence current behavior. That mix helps people solve pressing problems while also understanding deeper sources of distress. He offers straightforward guidance about coping strategies, communication, and emotional regulation.
Many clients find this blend useful when managing parenting stress, mood swings, or the aftermath of loss. The aim is steady progress, one step at a time.
What David works with
Everything David lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else David helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches David lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches and online options for parenting and mood concerns
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes understanding the client's perspective and building a trusting relationship to support change; it helps people feel heard and figure out what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and learning practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change reactions.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and try different methods to see what helps. Sessions can mix short-term, solution-focused steps with deeper exploration over time so the plan fits needs and preferences.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and varied needs. Video calls provide face-to-face interaction when a longer conversation is needed. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a client prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging allow for brief check-ins, follow-up questions, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around parenting duties, work, and life changes.
Questions people ask about David
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, bipolar issues, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He takes a calm, person-centered approach that starts with listening and moves toward clear goals and small practical steps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 35 years of experience working in mental health settings and with people facing mood disorders, trauma, and family challenges.
Which credentials and region are listed?
He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and is based in Indiana with licensure details noted as IN LMHC and TN LPC.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
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