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David Thomas, LMFT
Florida
LMFT - Relationships and Trauma
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Trauma-focused work
- Assessment-driven care
About David
David Thomas is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 11 years of clinical practice in Florida. He helps people when relationships, parenting, mood, or stressful life events become hard to manage. He lists Cognitive Behavioral Therapy among his approaches and uses tools to keep therapy focused and practical.
He frames problems as patterns that can be noticed and changed. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, then try clearer ways of responding. He uses assessment tools to guide decisions so work is targeted and time-limited when that fits the person's goals.
David also works with trauma and abuse concerns and with people affected by PTSD. He has experience offering Prolonged Exposure approaches for adults who have experienced domestic violence, sexual abuse, combat, or first responder events. He supports people dealing with grief, addiction, mood disorders, and life transitions.
His background combines clinical counseling and a history in church music and ministry studies. That mix informs a practical, values-aware approach in sessions. He describes counseling as hands-on problem solving rather than open-ended discussion.
Outside work he is family oriented, has been married for many years, and mentions adult children and grandchildren. He lives in Florida and provides services in English, including work with international clients. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often with homework and short experiments to test new ways of responding. Client-Centered Therapy provides a focus on the person's own goals and perspective, with the therapist listening and reflecting to help clarify priorities. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of traumatic events through gradual, structured work aimed at reducing the intensity of traumatic memories.Deciding which approach to use is part of the collaboration. He will work with the client to match methods to their goals, needs, and comfort level and adjust the plan as progress is made.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into work or family schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for different styles of check-ins such as shorter phone calls or full video sessions depending on what the therapist currently offers. Those practical features can help people maintain regular sessions while managing everyday commitments.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida, Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He helps with relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting, depression, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem, and related problems listed in his profile.
How does he describe his therapeutic style?
He focuses on noticing patterns in thoughts and behavior, using structured tools and concrete strategies to change those patterns.
How long has he practiced clinically?
He has 11 years of experience as a practicing therapist.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LMFT licensed in Tennessee and Florida and practices from Florida.
Does he work in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are costs structured?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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