David Bonfanti, LMFT

Therapist in California

David Bonfanti is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with two decades of clinical experience.

Licensed inCalifornia, Utah, Arizona
License43891, 12987695-3902, 15968
NPI 1245369651
Experience20+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About David

David Bonfanti is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with two decades of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people who feel stuck by looking at how they respond to hard situations rather than only the problems themselves. He writes in plain terms and aims to help people regain a sense of hope and forward movement.

Clients can expect a direct, practical style. Sessions often look at patterns in relationships and behavior.

Background and approach

He encourages honest self-reflection while helping people build everyday skills to manage stress, anxiety, grief, and mood struggles. David draws on attachment-based ideas to notice how early bonds shape current reactions. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people accept what they cannot change and take meaningful action.

Motivational Interviewing and narrative techniques are used to clarify values and rewrite unhelpful stories about oneself. Over twenty years of work in counseling settings has exposed him to many concerns, including addictions, parenting stress, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, and complicated grief. He also addresses less obvious stressors like compassion fatigue, caregiver strain, and occupational issues tied to first responders and veterans.

Sessions are offered in English and provided by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Fees vary by location and a subscription model is used that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

Credentials

LMFT (California): License 43891 · expires September 2026
LMFT (Utah): License 12987695-3902 · expires September 2026
LMFT (Arizona): License 15968 · expires May 2027
NPI: 1245369651 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything David lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Parenting issues
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

Approaches David names

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Online support

Attachment, Acceptance, and Action in Online Care

Attachment-based ideas look at how early bonds shape present reactions and relationship patterns. Online sessions can use this lens to notice triggers, safety needs, and patterns that repeat in adult relationships, helping people change how they respond day to day.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on accepting thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful action. In practice this means learning simple exercises to notice thoughts, clarify values, and take small steps toward a life that matters to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns with specific techniques to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, values, and comfort level. Sessions may mix approaches so therapy stays practical and focused on what the person wants to change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video helps maintain face-to-face connection, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins, and text messaging supports brief daily touchpoints. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while keeping momentum between meetings.

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Frequently asked

What issues does this therapist address?

He works with a wide range of concerns such as addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, parenting stress, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD, and career or life-change challenges.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is direct and practical. He focuses on how people react to problems and helps them develop concrete skills to cope and move forward.

What is his background and experience?

He has about 20 years of experience in the mental health field, working across many clinical settings and with a variety of concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds the LMFT credential and is licensed in California under the AZ LMFT and CA LMFT listings. His practice is based in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.

How does cost and billing work?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with this therapist?

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