I am a licensed marriage and family therapist having worked in the mental health field approximately 25 years , having worked with most populations. My approach is straightforward: " The problem is not the problem, the reaction to the problem is the problem." We can not change the past, we must accept what has happened, but with a renewed sense of empowerment and hope we can forge ahead to experience the quality of life we want and deserve. We often feel worse when we commence therapy, as self-examination is painful at times. That said, in the end, we will hopefully develop the skill set to manage whatever challenges come our way. Let's take the judgment out of our lives and move forward in the high calling of our daily lives.
Additional areas of focus: 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
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
AZ LMFT 15968
CA LMFT 43891
UT LMFT 12987695-3902
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for David Bonfanti. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
It’s only been a few sessions but so far I feel heard and have been given helpful feedback and tools to help me process what I’m going through. The check ins and encouragement are also a welcome, helps to not feel alone or think I’m complaining. I feel validated.
Written on Jul 10, 2025 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Really enjoyed his therapy sessions & he gets to the root of the problem and helped me in ways to heal some parts of myself and to understand myself a bit better.
Highly recommend this therapist.
Written on Apr 26, 2025 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
David helped me in so many ways! He has great insight and a calming presence. I normally choose someone of the same gender as me, but I’m super grateful BH chose him for me!
Written on Jul 04, 2024 after therapy with David for 4 months on issues concerning lgbt
David has been truly helpful from the first visit. He has the traditional “Let’s be positive” vibes that some people associate with toxic positivity. However, he gives me the exercises and discussions to allow me to accept the negative and positive, routing my mind to the positive which has been very helpful.
Written on May 16, 2024 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Great to talk too! Very understanding in my concerns.
Written on Apr 13, 2023 after therapy with David for 3 weeks
David is great, he's helped me a lot. Super knowledgeable and patient.
Written on Nov 30, 2022 after therapy with David for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching