- CBT
- Gottman Method
- Psychodynamic
About David
David Pecoraro is a California LMFT with 37 years of clinical experience. He works with adults dealing with relationship conflict, addictions, mood concerns, trauma and anger. He helps people who feel stuck in recurring fights, rising resentment, or trouble managing impulses.
He focuses on clear problem solving and practical communication skills in sessions. That can mean learning ways to lower tension during an argument, setting limits around substance use, or changing patterns that lead to repeated conflict. Sessions are collaborative and aim at usable steps rather than abstract talk.
David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the Gottman Method, and psychodynamic ideas to guide work. CBT helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. The Gottman Method gives concrete tools for repairing and strengthening relationships. Psychodynamic work looks at long-term patterns that shape emotions and reactions.
He has long experience helping couples improve communication and individuals manage anger and impulsivity. He also supports people coping with grief, separation, blended family challenges, and fatherhood issues. His background includes work with trauma, domestic violence histories, and substance problems.
In a typical session he helps clients pick a small number of goals and practice skills between meetings. Progress is reviewed regularly, and plans are adjusted if something is not working. People who want to address stress, depression, or patterns that fuel conflict will find a practical, experienced clinician in David.
How his approaches work for online sessions
David commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Gottman Method in his work. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing different responses; it helps with anger, anxiety, depression, and impulse control. The Gottman Method offers concrete communication and conflict tools for couples, and it helps partners repair trust and reduce escalation. Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the process. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, current concerns, and preferences. That means testing techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan together. Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time so sessions can happen during a lunch break or between errands. If you need clarity about how sessions are delivered, check the online therapy options and scheduling details before your first meeting.Areas of expertise
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Experience
37+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address related to anger?
He works with anger as it appears in relationship conflict, impulsivity, and domestic violence histories, and alongside addictions or trauma.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He takes a practical, goal-focused approach that combines communication skills training with problem solving and pattern work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 37 years of experience as a clinician working with couples and individuals on relationship and mood concerns.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.