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David Pecoraro, LMFT

Experienced Marriage and Family Therapist
  • 37 years experience
  • Couples and family focus
  • Teletherapy options

About David Pecoraro

David Pecoraro brings 37 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). He works with individuals, couples, and families facing a wide range of difficulties, including addictions, relationship and family conflict, intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem struggles, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, and the many stresses of life transitions.

He has a long history of helping people change how they approach problem solving within relationships, with particular emphasis on improving communication and thoughtful conflict resolution. David’s work includes support for blended families, attachment and fatherhood issues, codependency and commitment concerns, infidelity, domestic violence and anger management, and problems rooted in family of origin. He also assists people coping with natural or human-caused disasters and those managing substance use or other impulsive behaviors.

David’s clinical approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the Gottman Method for couples, Psychodynamic Therapy, and solution-focused techniques. Treatment plans are created collaboratively with each person or couple to address their specific goals and circumstances. He offers a steady, practical perspective aimed at helping clients develop clearer communication, healthier patterns, and workable strategies for moving forward.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issues

Also Specializes In

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disorders

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Gottman Method Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does David Pecoraro have?

David Pecoraro has 37 years of professional experience.

Is David Pecoraro a licensed therapist?

Yes. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT. License details: CA LMFT 17514.

In which languages does David Pecoraro provide therapy?

David Pecoraro provides therapy in English.

Where is David Pecoraro located?

He is located in California.

How can I work with David Pecoraro as my therapist?

You can work with David Pecoraro through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does David Pecoraro work with international clients?

David Pecoraro does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with David Pecoraro cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is practical and skills-based, often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that contribute to relationship conflict. The Gottman Method is a research-informed approach for couples that explores communication, conflict management, and the dynamics that sustain relationship satisfaction. It helps partners build stronger understanding and repair difficult interactions. Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences and underlying emotions shape current patterns, offering insight into long-standing relationship and attachment issues and helping clients understand recurring difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. David works with each person or couple to assess needs, goals, and preferences and tailors his methods accordingly, adapting techniques from different approaches as appropriate to support progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue care from a distance, and maintain consistency during life transitions, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver focused, goal-oriented work in ways that suit each client.

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