Profile / United States
David Pecoraro, LMFT
California
LMFT - Relationships and Addiction
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman Method work
- Couples communication skills
About David
David Pecoraro is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 37 years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with relationship conflict, addictions, mood concerns, trauma and emotional abuse. He also supports clients navigating parenting challenges, stress, anxiety, and major life changes.
He focuses on clear, practical steps in sessions. He helps people notice patterns in thinking and behavior, then practices new ways of responding. Many clients come for help with communication problems, intimacy-related issues, or repeated cycles that keep causing pain.
David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the Gottman Method, and psychodynamic ideas to shape sessions. He draws on these approaches to address relationship dynamics and personal patterns that affect mood and behavior. Treatment plans are developed with each person to match their goals.
Sessions typically include identifying unhelpful thoughts, experimenting with different behaviors, and learning conflict resolution skills. For couples work he uses methods that focus on communication and rebuilding trust. For individuals he balances short-term problem solving with attention to deeper patterns from past relationships.
He has extensive experience helping people who struggle with addiction, depression, bipolar concerns, anger, and family-of-origin problems. He also addresses blended family challenges, codependency, infidelity, and fatherhood issues. His approach is practical and goal-oriented, with emphasis on what to try between sessions.
How his approaches translate to online work
David commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Gottman Method in sessions. CBT focuses on noticing thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, or unhelpful reactions. The Gottman Method centers on improving communication and managing conflict in relationships with concrete exercises and skills practice.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. He will discuss the client's goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit the issue at hand. The aim is to try approaches that produce clear, measurable steps and then adjust based on what works for the client.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the original profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow check-ins during tough weeks, and let people use shorter sessions when needed. It also supports doing skill practice between meetings and reviewing patterns with homework that translates into daily life.
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Experience
37+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with relationship conflict, addictions, mood issues, trauma and emotional abuse, plus parenting and stress-related concerns.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test alternative ways of responding in everyday situations.
What is his experience level?
He has 37 years of professional experience as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
What credential and location are listed?
He is an LMFT licensed in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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