David Pecoraro
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
About David
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.
What David helps with
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- 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
How David works
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “David Pecoraro is a great therapist. He is very organized, and provides directives for self-inquiry. I highly recommend!”
- “David had really helped our relationship grow and understand each other. He is very knowledgeable and makes us feel comfortable and not judged for our feelings. We definitely recommend David to anyone who needs help in growing your relationship.”
- “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.”
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- “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.”
- “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.”
- “David is a good listener who tailors his years of experience to individual needs. He’s always on time and ready to help.”
- “David is an excellent therapist”
- “Great guy”
- “Easy to talk too. Able to delicately to touch hard issues.”
- “David is an excellent therapist, with plenty of experience and a very practical approach that I appreciate. He has helped me gradually improve how I manage my most important relationships, while understanding myself better. I am very glad I found David through the BetterHelp system.”
- “David is a great listener who provides great perspective and great advice”
- “David is empathetic really listens. His advice is practical and I have already seen how it is helping me.”
- “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.”
- “Great work”
- “David is good at dealing with tough issues in relationships in a balanced and very realistic way. He has helped me navigate some treacherous waters in my relationships with family members, and helped me reduce my anxiety around these relationships. He is honest in helping me see myself more clearly--while being respectful and moderating his tone so I can accept his advice without becoming defensive or despairing of hope. I've applied his advice and it has definitely helped improve my relationship with my wife and children and the rest of our family, and I am able to better release my anxiety and focus at work.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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