David Thomas, LMFT - Therapist in Florida

About David

David Thomas is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 11 years of clinical experience. He practices in Florida and focuses on relationships and family concerns, including parenting, trauma and abuse, and mood disorders. He brings a calm, straightforward manner to sessions and speaks English.

David aims to make therapy practical and understandable for families under stress. He listens and helps parents and caregivers identify concrete steps they can take at home.

Background and approach

He uses clear tools to track progress so people see how therapy is helping. He often uses client-centered methods to make clients feel heard and respected. He also applies cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

For trauma-related work he draws on trauma-focused approaches to help process difficult events safely. David describes therapy as a team effort. He works with clients to set goals and tries to keep sessions focused and useful.

He prefers brief, results-oriented work when that fits the family’s needs. His background includes a Master of Psychology Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Palm Beach Atlantic University and a Master of Church Music from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He holds Tennessee LMFT 2672 and Florida LMFT MT2940.

Outside of work he is married, has adult children and grandchildren, and cares for a cat named Soxy.

Approaches for families and online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship. It helps people feel understood and encourages them to find their own solutions to family and parenting challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, or relationship conflicts.

Trauma-Focused Therapy provides structured ways to address painful memories and reactions. It is used when past events continue to affect daily life and relationships.

Choosing a method is a shared process. The therapist works with clients to match the approach to their goals, needs, and comfort level. That collaboration helps shape a plan that fits the family or parent seeking help.

Online therapy offers flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules, continue work during life transitions, and keep momentum between meetings. Licensed professionals can use these tools to provide consistent, ongoing support without requiring a commute.

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.

Trauma-Focused Therapy

Work that takes difficult past experience into account and moves at a pace you set, with attention to feeling steady before anything else. Being in your own space can make that easier for some people.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He works with a wide range of issues such as relationship and family problems, parenting, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, grief, and intimacy-related issues.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a straightforward, collaborative style that focuses on listening, setting goals, and applying concrete tools to help families make changes at home.

How long has he been practicing?

He has 11 years of clinical experience working with individuals and families on a variety of concerns.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He is a licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - with credentials TN LMFT 2672 and FL LMFT MT2940, practicing in Florida.

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered to international clients as well as those in Florida, and he conducts work in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 11 years
Licensed: Florida, Tennessee
Languages: English

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