- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Life purpose focus
About David
David Miller is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with four years of professional experience. He helps people manage stress and anxiety, work through relationship concerns, and address issues tied to self-esteem and motivation.
He speaks directly and uses plain language in sessions. Conversations focus on what feels most urgent - decreasing worry, improving communication, or finding more direction after a life change. He also addresses concerns related to sexuality and LGBT matters when they come up.
David draws on several practical approaches. He uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to notice and change unhelpful thinking. He weaves in mindfulness strategies to help with moment-to-moment coping. Motivational interviewing is used to clarify goals and strengthen commitment to change.
Sessions involve straightforward discussion and collaborative planning. People can expect to talk about real situations, try small experiments between meetings, and check what is or isn't working. He pays attention to issues such as abandonment, attachment patterns, and feelings of isolation.
David also works with concerns around body image, guilt and shame, control and impulsivity, and midlife transitions. He supports people thinking about life purpose and men’s issues in a practical way. To begin, clients follow the site's matching steps and schedule an initial session.
How his therapeutic approaches fit with online work
David commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions. ACT emphasizes noticing thoughts and values so people can take actions that matter despite hard feelings. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavioral changes to reduce worry and mood symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He treats the choice of method as a collaborative decision and will adapt what they try based on a client's goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions often include practical exercises, goal-setting, and brief between-session tasks to track progress.
Please confirm the currently offered session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists commonly use video or phone in remote work; check the booking details to see which formats are available for scheduling.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, self-esteem, motivation, and issues related to sexuality and LGBT matters.
How would he approach someone feeling stuck?
He uses goal-focused conversation, short behavioral experiments, and techniques from CBT and mindfulness to address what keeps someone stuck.
What is his clinical background?
He has four years of professional experience as a clinician and holds the LMFT credential in California.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed in California as an LMFT and practices with that credential in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start sessions?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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