David Benavidez, LMFT
Helping people reconnect and rewrite their story
Details
| Name | David Benavidez |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 6 |
About David
David Benavidez is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on helping people reconnect with themselves and others. He aims to make therapy straightforward and respectful, so people feel heard as they sort through stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and life changes. David often starts by listening to the story a person brings in.
He helps people name what matters to them and notice patterns that get in the way.
Background and approach
Together they look for small, practical steps that fit daily life and personal values. His work pulls from Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered methods, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He blends these approaches to help clients rewrite unhelpful stories, practice new ways of thinking, and try small behavioral experiments.
Sessions tend to emphasize collaboration and real-world application. David has six years of experience working with concerns like family conflict, communication problems, self-esteem, and coping with separation or divorce. He also has particular experience with attachment issues, fatherhood questions, sexual diversity topics such as BDSM and polyamory, and body image or midlife questions.
Based in Texas, he uses a calm, straightforward style that aims to reduce overwhelm. People who want practical tools and a chance to rethink their relationships and personal narrative may find his approach useful.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things David works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask David directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking David directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical methods work online
David commonly uses Narrative Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when working online. Narrative Therapy helps people tell and examine the stories they live by to find alternatives that feel truer and more useful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and trying small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood.He brings a Client-Centered stance to digital sessions as well, which means the work is collaborative and paced around the person's goals and preferences. The therapist and client decide together which approach or mix of approaches fits best, and they adjust as goals shift over time.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow longer conversations and visual connection. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or when being off camera feels easier. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, step-by-step coaching, or ongoing reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days while still using narrative and behavioral tools to address stress, relationships, or life transitions.
Common questions about this listing
What issues does he help people with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on attachment issues, body image, communication problems, and concerns around divorce, fatherhood, and sexual diversity topics.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is collaborative and direct, combining Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered work, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sessions aim to surface personal stories, try practical experiments, and support changes that fit daily life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience as a therapist working with a range of relationship and individual concerns. That experience includes helping people with motivation, confidence, and interpersonal challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, licensed in Texas. His practice is based in Texas.
Can sessions be offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently taking 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. These options let people choose what works best for check-ins, longer conversations, or quick support.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and the therapist's availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the subscription plan you select.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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