David Bonfanti, LMFT
Straightforward therapy focused on practical change
Details
| Name | David Bonfanti |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | California |
| Licensed in | California, Utah, Arizona |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 20 |
About David
David Bonfanti is a licensed marriage and family therapist with two decades of clinical experience. He speaks plainly and helps people who are worried about anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and parenting struggles, grief, trauma, or life changes. He focuses on practical steps that can be used right away.
David invites clients to look at how they respond to problems, not just the problems themselves. He uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves.
Background and approach
He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to build skills for handling intense feelings and difficult behaviors. In sessions he encourages straightforward conversation and clear goals. People can expect a mix of talking, experimenting with new behaviors, and revising unhelpful narratives about relationships and identity.
Motivational Interviewing is used when someone wants help with change but feels stuck. David has worked in the mental health field for about 20 years and holds an LMFT, licensed in Arizona and California.
He has experience with a wide range of concerns, including eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and issues related to aging, multicultural life, and military or first responder stress. His style is collaborative and respectful. He aims to reduce judgment and help people build practical skills so they can move forward with more confidence and clearer direction.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things David works with, alongside the areas below.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Gender dysphoria
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Trichotillomania
- Visually impaired
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based 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.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: 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
Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care
David blends Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Attachment-Based ideas in online work. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and their relationships and helps rewrite those stories in ways that feel more hopeful and manageable. ACT teaches skills for accepting difficult thoughts and committing to actions that match personal values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based ideas are used to notice patterns in relationships and to build safer ways of connecting with others.Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try different techniques, and adjust the approach if something does not fit. Clients play an active role in deciding which tools and exercises feel most helpful for their situation.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video is useful for full conversations and longer work, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat or text messaging can be used for short check-ins or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work between sessions.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does David commonly address?
He helps with a broad range of issues including addictions, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting struggles, grief, trauma, and stress-related problems.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a direct, conversational style that focuses on how people respond to problems and on practical steps to change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has about 20 years of experience working in mental health and brings that background to sessions and treatment planning.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMFT licensed in Arizona and California and practices from California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
He meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging depending on the chosen session type.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
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