- Client-centered work
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-focused care
About David
David Thomas is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida with 11 years of experience. He focuses on relationship and family concerns as well as a wide range of issues including trauma, parenting, depression, anxiety, and anger. David works with adults to address how relationships shape day-to-day life and reactions.
He uses practical clinical skills alongside a faith-informed perspective to help people restore balance in how they live and relate. Sessions aim to make difficult conversations and changes more manageable. He also emphasizes clear assessment so people and therapist can track progress together.
David has experience working with trauma across the lifespan. His background includes work with children and adolescents in crisis and adults who have PTSD from domestic violence, sexual abuse, combat, or first responder experiences. He offers Prolonged Exposure Therapy for adults with PTSD where that approach is appropriate.
Assessment tools are part of his practice. David uses them to reduce guesswork around diagnosis and to keep therapy focused. He prefers a brief therapy model when it fits the person’s needs, aiming to shorten the time people invest when possible.
Outside clinical work he has training in church music and in marriage and family therapy. He holds a Master of Church Music from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Master of Psychology in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Palm Beach Atlantic University. He lives in Florida and shares his home with a cat named Soxy.
How his therapies translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on active listening and letting the person's concerns guide each session. Online this looks like steady attention to what matters most to the client and adjusting pace and topics to their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and practices new skills. In virtual sessions CBT often includes short exercises, worksheets, and concrete behavioral homework to try between meetings. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of past trauma through structured strategies and careful pacing. When used online it can involve gradual exposure work and skills practice while the therapist checks in on reactions.Figuring out which approach to use is part of the collaboration. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. Together they decide whether to emphasize listening and reflection, skills-based CBT, or trauma-focused methods and adjust the plan over time.
Confirm current session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a workday or a busy week. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed, and options that avoid being on camera if someone prefers. These practical choices help people keep therapy going alongside other responsibilities.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida, Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to anger?
He works with anger alongside relationship strain, stress, parenting challenges, and related concerns like addiction and grief.
What is his general therapy style?
He combines client-centered listening with structured methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and trauma-focused work.
How much experience does he have working with these issues?
He has 11 years of clinical experience, including work with trauma, PTSD, relationship problems, and family issues.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - TN LMFT and FL LMFT - and practices in Florida.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, since the listed biography does not specify exact formats.
How are fees structured?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.