Works with
- Anger
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- Florida, Tennessee
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About David
David Thomas is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 11 years of clinical experience. He practices in Florida and brings a practical, compassionate style to sessions. Parents who are worried about anger, relationship strain, or behavior changes often seek his steady, straightforward approach.
He focuses on everyday steps that help people feel more in control. Sessions emphasize clear goals and tools that can be used between meetings. David uses client-centered conversation to understand what matters most to each person.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of his toolkit when patterns of thinking and behavior are getting in the way. He also uses trauma-focused methods for people recovering from distressing events. These approaches are used together to match the needs of the person in front of him.
David values assessments that clarify strengths and challenges. Those tools help shape shorter, goal-focused plans when appropriate. That can make therapy feel more efficient and less open-ended for families juggling busy lives.
Outside of work he draws on long personal experience in relationships and faith to stay grounded. He holds a Master of Psychology Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Master of Church Music. He lives in Florida and welcomes sessions in English.
What David works with
Everything David lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in David's practice.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Cancer
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Infidelity
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
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.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person without judgment. In online sessions this means the therapist follows the client’s lead, helps set priorities, and adjusts pacing to match what the person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Online CBT often includes homework, worksheets, and short between-session check-ins to practice new skills. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing distressing memories and building coping skills to manage symptoms; it can include graded exposure and structured processing when appropriate.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and preferences, then recommend methods that fit. Plans are revisited as work progresses so methods can be adjusted if something isn’t helping.
Online formats here include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for in-depth conversation and teaching skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are convenient for brief updates, coaching moments, or when written reflection feels more natural. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family routines.
Questions people ask about David
What concerns does he address?
He works with relationship problems, anger, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting stress, addiction, grief, self-esteem, and related issues listed in his specialties.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a practical, client-centered style that focuses on clear goals and usable tools. Sessions are conversational and aimed at real-life change.
What is his background and experience?
He has 11 years of clinical experience and draws on personal experience in long-term relationships alongside professional practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMFT with Tennessee and Florida licensure listed as TN LMFT and FL LMFT, and he practices from Florida.
Which languages and regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment 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?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.