David Fonseca , LMFT

David Fonseca is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with seven years of clinical experience. He began his behavioral health career as a case manager specializing in crisis interventions, and that background continues to inform his approach when working with children and adults facing acute stress and emotional difficulty.

Over the years he has supported people dealing with anxiety, anger management, depression, low self-esteem, and adjustment to life changes. He also works with communication problems, impulsivity, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia. His practice integrates cognitive therapy - an approach that explores how thoughts influence feelings and behavior - with solution-focused techniques that concentrate on practical steps and achievable goals.

Fluent in English and Spanish, he combines crisis experience and structured therapeutic tools to help clients build coping strategies and improve day-to-day functioning. He recognizes the courage involved in seeking help and frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at identifying manageable changes and next steps during difficult times.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

David Fonseca uses cognitive therapy to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and anger. This approach focuses on noticing the link between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so clients can develop more constructive ways of responding.

He also applies solution-focused therapy, which emphasizes practical goals and short-term strategies to create change. This method is useful for clients who want to build immediate coping skills and prioritize concrete steps toward improvement.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. David collaborates with each person to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress is made.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access care around work, family, and other commitments. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling and allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent support without the need to travel, helping clients maintain momentum between sessions.