- anger management
- trauma work
- cognitive skills
About David
David Covey is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 24 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and effects of trauma and abuse. He also addresses issues such as isolation, midlife struggles, men's issues, and concerns related to aging and relationships.
He frames anger as a response people want to understand and manage rather than a failure. In sessions he listens first and then helps people identify the patterns that lead to outbursts or simmering resentment. He explains what tends to work from decades of practice and focuses on practical steps to reduce reactivity and improve emotional control.
His approach often combines trauma-focused techniques with cognitive behavioral ideas. That can mean looking at the memories and reactions that keep anger intense, and then using straightforward skills to shift thinking and behavior. He has used rapid trauma reduction methods alongside cognitive strategies when clients need both.
Sessions are conversational and action-oriented. He guides people through manageable exercises, practice between sessions, and real-world problem solving. The goal is to lower the frequency and intensity of angry responses and to increase clearer communication and self-awareness.
David works in California and conducts therapy in English. He asks prospective clients to use the site matching questionnaire to schedule a first session and to confirm current session options before booking.
How his approaches translate to online work
David uses evidence-based trauma-focused methods to reduce reactivity. One method targets the memories and bodily reactions that keep anger intense and seeks to lessen their hold, which can shorten the time strong feelings dominate daily life. He also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques that look at the thoughts and behaviors that sustain anger, teaching clear skills to shift thinking and change responses. Finding the right approach is part of the work. He treats that as a collaborative process and will help clients test which methods fit their goals and needs. Sessions often begin with pacing and homework so the techniques prove useful between meetings. Confirm the available online session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit into a workday, cut travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Others appreciate shorter check-ins by phone or meetings without video when a quick update is needed. Discussing practical arrangements early helps sessions slot into daily life without overcomplicating routines.Areas of expertise
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger concerns does he address?
He works with people who lose their temper with loved ones, feel persistent resentment, struggle with work frustration, or live with reactions linked to past trauma.
What is his therapeutic style?
He listens first and then uses practical, action-focused sessions. Work often includes skill practice and straightforward problem solving between meetings.
How much experience does he have treating these issues?
He has 24 years of clinical experience helping adults with anger, anxiety, depression, trauma, and related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMFT licensed in California and provides therapy from that location.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.