- Practical problem solving
- Couples communication help
- Longstanding clinical experience
About David
David Pecoraro is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 37 years of experience helping people facing relationship strain, addictions, mood changes, and trauma. He works with individuals and couples who are dealing with communication breakdowns, conflict, parenting stress, or challenges with intimacy and trust. He also supports people coping with anxiety, depression, bipolar issues, and life changes.
In sessions he focuses on practical steps people can use right away. He helps clients notice patterns that keep problems repeating. Then he works with them to try new ways of responding and solving conflicts. Treatment plans are built together and reflect each person's goals.
His practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses elements of the Gottman Method to address couples communication and repair, and psychodynamic ideas to look at long-standing patterns rooted in past relationships. Solution-Focused techniques help set clear short-term goals and track progress.
He has a long history working with addiction and family-of-origin issues, including domestic violence, divorce, blended family concerns, and fatherhood challenges. Codependency and attachment issues are among the additional focus areas he addresses. Clients can expect direct, calm guidance aimed at improving day-to-day functioning.
Sessions are offered in English and take place in California. The emphasis is on helping people build better communication, reduce reactive behavior, and find workable coping strategies for stress and major life transitions.
How these approaches translate to online work
David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems stuck. CBT is direct and skills-focused, so it often fits well into structured online conversations and brief between-session practice.The Gottman Method he draws on focuses on improving communication and building small repair skills for couples. That approach emphasizes specific exercises and communication routines that can be practiced during and between sessions to reduce conflict and increase connection.
Psychodynamic ideas in his work help people see how past relationships shape current reactions. This can deepen understanding of recurring patterns and support longer-term change when combined with more skills-based work.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. He will talk with each person or couple about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to emphasize skill-building, relationship exercises, or deeper exploration over time.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins between in-person visits. It can also support focused skills practice and homework review that help clients move toward their goals.
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Experience
37+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He supports people with addictions, relationship conflict, intimacy concerns, parenting strain, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He takes a practical, goal-oriented approach that combines noticing patterns, trying new behaviors, and tracking progress with clear steps clients can use between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 37 years of clinical experience working with individuals and couples on communication problems, addictions, mood concerns, and trauma-related issues.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
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