Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How David works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 24
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About David
David Covey is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California who helps people manage anger, anxiety, depression, and stress. He uses straightforward, practical guidance so people can start making changes without feeling overwhelmed. His approach is direct and focused on immediate needs while still addressing deeper patterns.
With 24 years as an LMFT, David draws on long experience in community and clinical settings. He has supported people through trauma, low self-esteem, and relationship strain.
Background and approach
He listens first, and helps clients name the patterns that keep causing pain. Sessions combine skills training and focused processing. He uses cognitive-behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thinking and reactions.
For trauma-related anxiety and reactivity he often incorporates methods designed to reduce distress and restore calm more quickly. David aims to help clients build tools they can use right away. That may include breathing and grounding exercises, practice plans for managing anger, and steps for rebuilding self-worth.
He explains techniques in plain language and practices them together in session. People who choose him can expect a practical, steady style. He encourages small, measurable changes and tracks progress over time.
Those ready to make changes work with him to set clear goals and take gradual steps toward them.
What David works with
Everything David lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in David's practice.
Approaches that guide online sessions
David uses evidence-based techniques that focus on reducing reactivity and building coping skills. One common approach he uses draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and test them with new behaviors; this helps with anxiety, depression, and anger by teaching concrete alternatives to automatic reactions. Another approach he incorporates targets trauma-related distress using methods meant to lessen intense emotional responses and promote calmer processing of difficult memories.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to pick techniques that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what helps, adjust methods over time, and set small practice steps between sessions so skills stick.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skills practice. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth or screen time is limited. Live chat and text messaging offer quick check-ins or ongoing written support between sessions. These options increase flexibility and make it simpler to keep momentum toward change.
Questions people ask about David
What concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and low self-esteem. He also focuses on related issues like isolation, men’s issues, and midlife concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and direct. He listens first, then teaches skills and uses targeted methods to reduce reactivity and improve coping.
How much experience does he have?
He holds 24 years of experience as an LMFT working in clinical and community settings. That background informs how he combines skill-building with deeper work.
What credentials and region should I know about?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - licensed in California. His practice is based in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Clients can pick the format that fits their schedule.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.