With over 35 years of professional experience as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I have assisted and helped, both individuals and couples struggling with issues related to poor couples communication, relationship conflict, addictions, mood disorders, as well as past trauma and emotional abuse.
I have an extensive background in helping others change their approach to problem solving especially related to Couples Conflict utilizing thoughtful conflict resolution skills,and understanding how relationships function and are sustained.
My clinical approach is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the Gottman Method and a Psychodynamic Therapy approach. All treatment plans are developed with clients to reach their specific needs and goals.
Specialties
* Relationship Issues
*Family Conflict
*Stress and Anxiety
*Addictions
*Trauma and Abuse
also experienced in: Divorce & Separation, Family of Origin Issues, Mood Disorders, Fatherhood Issues, and Domestic Violence/Anger Management.
Professional experience
37 yrs in practice
Coping with addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Intimacy related issues Parenting issues
Additional areas of focus:Stress and anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Mood disorders
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for David Pecoraro. 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.
David is awesome. He has tons of experience, and has a direct but calm manner that helps a lot when you are going through highly stressful life changes. He understands me as a husband and father, and has given me great encouragement and advice.
Written on Sep 03, 2026 after therapy with David for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, coaching, and adhd
David is fantastic, He is very kind to me and I feel that he cares about me to the point that I feel like I am being carried away from trouble. He is the one.
Written on Aug 25, 2026 after therapy with David for 3 years and 10 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have been seeing David for a couple of years. He was tremendous in helping me navigate and organize my thoughts around a challenging romantic relationship. More recently, he has been instrumental in assisting me with some anxiousness around a new job search.
Written on Aug 20, 2026 after therapy with David for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
David is a good listener who tailors his years of experience to individual needs. He’s always on time and ready to help.
Written on Aug 20, 2026 after therapy with David for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
David is an excellent therapist
Written on Aug 03, 2026 after therapy with David for 4 years and 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
I have seen a number of therapists in the past and most were very capable but none are like David. He knows what to say and how to connected with me, his timing is very good. I value all his lessons and he arms me simple but effective guidelines to carry and use when my patience is low.
Written on Feb 05, 2026 after therapy with David for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and adhd
David has a wealth of knowledge and is an easy person to talk to.
Written on Jan 09, 2026 after therapy with David for 4 years on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
David is wonderful. He is a very good listener and he can read between the lines. He gives me great advice to strengthen my relationship with significant others, family members, and friends. I highly recommend David if you are seriously looking to grow.
Written on Nov 24, 2025 after therapy with David for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Only had 1 session so far but David seems like a good fit for me.
Written on Nov 03, 2025 after therapy with David for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Timely. Helpful.
Written on Oct 12, 2025 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Working with David Pecoraro has been a truly transformative experience. As a therapist, David brings deep compassion, insight, and professionalism to every session. He creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where it's easy to open up and feel heard. His guidance is thoughtful, practical, and rooted in a genuine desire to help his clients grow and heal. Whether you're navigating relationship challenges, personal struggles, or family dynamics, David offers tools and support that lead to real change. I can't recommend him highly enough—he’s a gifted therapist who truly cares.
Written on Jun 19, 2025 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Patient, knowledgeable, articulate with solid feedback and advice. Refered useful online tools and resources for my specific concerns! Understanding with no judgement, making therapy very workable! A+
Written on Jun 09, 2025 after therapy with David for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
David is awesome! Great listener, validates my feelings! I've been seeing David for about 5 months now and feel so much better! I feel I have grown emotionally. I don't feel so stuck and depressed as I did!
Written on Apr 21, 2025 after therapy with David for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
David was great! He gave me tools to help me with my concerns. I will go back to him for help in the future.
Written on Mar 27, 2025 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts
David is a great therapist who will help you see how to be more effective in dealing with any situation you bring to him. He is gentle, understanding and yet honest and firm in a way that helps me grow and evolve
Written on Mar 24, 2025 after therapy with David for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Exceptional therapist. Compassionate and kind
Written on Jan 03, 2025 after therapy with David for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
It’s my first time talking with anyone and was intimidated with therapy in general. David made me feel at ease and helped me understand the importance of therapy through our sessions. I highly recommend David, he really listens to the individual and can tell that his approach to resolution is tailored to me specifically. 11/10 was needed and David helped make the process easy. I’ve gotten profound insight to my situation with the help from David.
Written on Oct 01, 2024 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching,
Our first session was great
Written on Aug 04, 2024 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and career difficulties
David has been for me a thoughtful professional, one who has experience in navigating mental health crisis. He was very smart to focus on the substance abuse issues in my life, and I have observed all his suggestions. Still feeling sad but I have a feeling it won't last. Thank you David!
Written on Jul 02, 2024 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and coping with life changes
Super helpful and great listener.
Written on May 30, 2024 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and coaching
Listens to my questions and concerns and offers valid options and therapies for my situation
Written on Apr 13, 2024 after therapy with David for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management
David has been very helpful and has a great deal of expertise in Anger mgt issues
Written on Apr 06, 2024 after therapy with David for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
David is a really remarkable therapist. I’ve had a few in the past but David is on another level. He’s insightful, intelligent, personable, and just a pleasure to be around. Feel like I was very fortunate to be matched with him.
Written on Jan 30, 2024 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and adhd
David is very thorough in his explanations and if I don’t understand something his communication style is very easily understood. It is very easy to connect with him
Written on Jan 27, 2024 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and self esteem
I’ve only had a few connections with him since this is all new for me and I just started however so far he has been outstanding in responding back and has been an excellent listener while giving me feedback.
Written on Jan 25, 2024 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
David has been really great for me. He's given me what I like to call homework. Different methods for me to work through my challenges. He's very experienced and I felt comfortable with him from our first session. Wonderful therapist.
Written on Jan 18, 2024 after therapy with David for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
David is wonderful to work with. The tools and advices he has provided definitely has helped in equipping me with understanding, relief and better approach to growing my relationship. Thank you.
Written on Dec 16, 2023 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
David is compassionate and empathetic. Is an awesome listener and provides great insight into myself and the family dynamics. The best therapist I've ever worked with!
Written on Nov 28, 2023 after therapy with David for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and anger management
He has been a great asset for me and my wife, figuring this journey out.
Written on Oct 13, 2023 after therapy with David for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
This is a review of Mr. David Pecoraro. I have been his client for the last few months. David has been a pleasure to work with. He is very professional and an excellent listener. His calm demeanor makes me feel welcomed to share what is going on with me, at ease to express my feelings and comfortable to share problems I’m encountering. It is very healthy and helpful to release expressions I’m going through in the amidst stress, depression and discouragement that I’m confronting. His tools and exercises to mitigate stressful situations have also been helpful in overcoming the heaviness of carrying emotional burdens. I highly recommend David for his excellent counseling abilities.
Written on Oct 11, 2023 after therapy with David for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, career difficulties, and coaching
David has been fantastic. Very understanding and extremely patient
Written on Aug 11, 2023 after therapy with David for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
David has been an important ally in recovering from mental health challenges and building healthier habits and mindsets!
Written on Aug 05, 2023 after therapy with David for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, anger management, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, addictions, and parenting issues
For the time that I’ve been with him honestly he’s helped me change in so many ways
Written on Apr 12, 2023 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Very thoughtful and offers constructive feedback
Written on Apr 07, 2023 after therapy with David for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
This was my first therapy experience! David is incredibly respectful and considerate. I felt known and heard throughout all the difficult things I shared. Very professional and has lots of wisdom to share. Thankful for his guidance!
Written on Mar 14, 2023 after therapy with David for 3 months
I believe David is a very competent and compassionate therapist. I have always enjoyed my sessions with him.
Written on Mar 09, 2023 after therapy with David for 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Coming from someone who has never been to Therapy before I can say it is worth it. He has helped me get a better understanding of relationships along with all other aspects of my life I was having issues with. Super laid back and he knows his stuff
Written on Feb 24, 2023 after therapy with David for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Great therapist.
Written on Jan 25, 2023 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
5 Stars. David helped me tremendously during a tough time. Thank you!
Written on Dec 18, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Confident, reassuring, knowledgeable, experienced, and resourceful.
Written on Oct 23, 2022 after therapy with David for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Really appreciate the tools and guidance that david has given me to help with my relationships
Written on Oct 22, 2022 after therapy with David for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
I have been talking with David for a couple weeks now, I know that’s not a super long time but what I can tell you is that he is very knowledgeable on a variety of different scenarios and does a great job with listening and giving an immediate response and effective mediation for each issue on the spot. He has helped turn my life around in very short time. I notice a night and day difference from 2 sessions ago, I was in a dark place and I think it’s safe to say that I am happy. That’s something I never thought I would be able to say again. He also connects transparently by relating to his own experiences. Thankful to have the opportunity to speak with him the information he gives out is not to be taken for granted.
Written on Sep 10, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
David is an excellent listener. His life experience is very relatable. I respect David. I find him to be the singlemost effective therapist I have ever had.
Written on May 31, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
David has been helping me sort through a variety of relationship issues and I look forward to our weekly meetings.
Written on May 23, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
David is a terrific listener, with his ears and heart. He quickly tunes in to what I am saying and offers me new ways to think about things and process information. He is also great at offering suggestions that have led to much improvement, such as ways for me to get better sleep, which in turn amazingly helped me in many ways. I could go on and on, as David is an amazing therapist.
Written on Apr 22, 2022 after therapy with David for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Had three sessions with David. I dont know him that well but so far I am very impressed with his sessions. He is very patient, listens well, and gives good insight
Written on Apr 20, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
David is extremely helpful. He truly cares for his patients and takes his work seriously.
Written on Mar 15, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and relationship issues
David Percoraro is professional, knowledgeable, and supportive. He listens to find the solution.
Written on Feb 04, 2022 after therapy with David for 3 weeks
Excellent!
Written on Jan 18, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and anger management
Very helpful insight!
Written on Jan 05, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and intimacy-related issues
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