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Online therapist

David Benavidez

Calm guidance for relationship and life change

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Credentials
LMFT
Experience
6 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About David

David Benavidez is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on restoring connection and clarity when life feels overwhelming. He frames therapy around relationships - not only between people but also how someone connects with themselves. David keeps sessions straightforward and practical, helping clients pinpoint what matters and take small steps toward better communication and confidence.

He blends collaborative, talk-based work with methods that look at thoughts and behavior.

Background and approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is one tool he uses to identify unhelpful thinking and try new responses. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the tone respectful and guided by each person’s priorities. Over six years of practice in Texas have given him experience with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

He also addresses topics such as attachment, blended family issues, divorce and separation, fatherhood questions, and concerns around sexual identity and non-traditional relationship styles. Sessions may include short-term problem solving and longer conversations about life purpose or identity. David aims to make therapy feel manageable by setting clear goals and tracking progress.

He emphasizes honest conversation and practical steps more than jargon or long theoretical lectures. Language in sessions is English, and his license is LMFT, Texas license number TX LMFT 203349. Work is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different rhythms and needs.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following each person’s priorities. In practice this means sessions begin with open questions and the therapist mirrors concerns back so people feel heard and in charge of goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and introduces small experiments to test new ways of thinking. That approach is useful for stress, anxiety, and changing habits that get in the way of better relationships.

Finding the right method is part of the work rather than a one-size-fits-all decision. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose and adjust approaches based on needs, goals, and comfort. Together they set priorities, try techniques, and check what helps most as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and review short-term goals between live conversations. The mix of conversational and skills-based approaches adapts well to remote formats, letting clients practice changes in real time and report back on what worked.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?
David helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also works on topics like attachment, isolation, forgiveness, and issues around non-monogamous relationships.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions blend collaborative, client-centered conversation with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work. The tone is respectful and goal-oriented, with attention to both feelings and actionable steps.
What is his background and experience?
He has six years of clinical experience working with a range of relationship and personal concerns. That time includes work on communication problems, blended family challenges, midlife questions, and body image matters.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
David practices in Texas and holds the licensed marriage and family therapist credential LMFT, with license number TX LMFT 203349.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different schedules and comfort levels.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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