David Pecoraro, LMFT
Compassionate, practical help for relationship and parenting strain
Book with David- Years in practice
- 37
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About David
David Pecoraro is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 37 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with relationship conflict, parenting stress, addiction, mood struggles, and trauma. David speaks plainly and focuses on clear, practical steps that clients can use right away.
He spends time listening to what matters most to each person. Together they set simple goals and try small changes between sessions. David draws on tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and the Gottman Method to tackle communication and recurring patterns.
Background and approach
Sessions often include learning new ways to talk about difficult topics. He also looks at how past relationships shape present reactions, using psychodynamic ideas to make sense of emotional patterns. This mix helps people change habits and handle conflict with less heat.
David has worked with individuals and couples across a wide range of concerns. He offers concrete strategies for managing anxiety, depression, anger, and addictive behaviors. He also supports people navigating separation, blended family challenges, and fatherhood issues.
His style is straightforward and collaborative. Clients can expect clear feedback, practical exercises, and a focus on improving day-to-day interactions. David practices in California and conducts sessions in English.
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.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
Approaches David lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online approaches for relationships and parenting challenges
David uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors in daily life; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and changing habits. He also uses the Gottman Method to teach specific communication and conflict tools that couples can practice between sessions to reduce arguments and rebuild connection.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each client to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. Clients help set priorities and try techniques to see what fits best.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video is useful for deeper conversation and skill practice, phone can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat work well for brief check-ins or between-session coaching. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue care from different locations.
Questions people ask about David
What kinds of concerns does David address?
He works with relationship conflict, parenting stress, addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, and related issues such as infidelity and blended family problems.
What is his therapeutic approach like?
His style is practical and collaborative, combining cognitive behavioral techniques, the Gottman Method, and psychodynamic ideas to improve communication and break unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 37 years of clinical experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist working with individuals and couples on relationship and mood concerns.
Where does he practice and what credential does he hold?
He practices in California and holds a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential, abbreviated LMFT.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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