David Kurfman, LMHC, LPC - Therapist in Indiana

About David

David Kurfman is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting challenges. He has 35 years of experience and holds licenses as LMHC and LPC. He works with issues like addictions, trauma, grief, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.

Sessions focus on practical steps and clear conversations that parents can use at home. His approach is straightforward and person-centered. He listens first and then helps set small, manageable goals.

Background and approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is often used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. He also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at repeating patterns that affect mood and relationships. In sessions he helps people reduce panic, manage anger, and build emotional tools for everyday life.

He pays attention to family problems, adoption and foster care concerns, and parenting stress. Work may include short-term problem solving or longer exploration depending on needs. David is based in Indiana and holds the IN LMHC 39001549A and TN LPC 00000013 licenses.

He offers help for issues such as ADHD, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and mood disorders. Language of work is English and he accepts international clients. Therapy often blends client-centered listening, CBT techniques, solution-focused planning, and psychodynamic reflection.

The goal is useful change you can notice between sessions. He supports people as they try new ways of coping and improve family interactions.

Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and meeting each person where they are. The therapist creates space for the client to tell their story and helps them set goals at their own pace, which can be useful for parents needing practical support. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches specific exercises to change them; it is often used for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns and works well in short, focused online sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through your situation, goals, and preferences and then recommend an approach or combination of methods. That collaborative process helps shape whether sessions stay short-term and problem-focused or move into deeper exploration.

Online therapy can fit into busy family life by offering flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to keep regular contact, try homework between meetings, and get support without long commutes. For many people, remote sessions help maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy around everyday responsibilities.

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.

Psychodynamic Therapy

Exploring how earlier relationships and patterns still shape the present, often over a longer stretch of time. It relies on conversation and reflection rather than exercises.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, addictions, trauma, grief, bipolar issues, and related concerns such as ADHD and social anxiety.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are practical and person-centered, with active listening and collaborative goal-setting. Expect straightforward guidance and tools to use at home.

How much experience does he have?

He brings 35 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of emotional and behavioral challenges.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is licensed as LMHC and LPC, with IN LMHC 39001549A and TN LPC 00000013, and is based in Indiana.

Which languages are supported for therapy?

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 needs and schedules.

How are costs and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Anger management
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 35 years
Licensed: Indiana, Tennessee
Languages: English

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