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David Bonfanti, LMFT

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Addictions, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About David

David Bonfanti is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who approaches therapy with practical clarity and two decades of professional experience. He works with adults facing concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, grief, and stress, among many other life challenges.

Background and approach

Clients can expect a direct, compassionate style that emphasizes accepting past events while building skills to move forward with greater agency and hope. His work blends evidence-based methods to help people manage reactions to difficult situations rather than getting stuck on the events themselves.

David draws on approaches that encourage self-reflection, develop coping strategies, and restore a sense of purpose and resilience. He acknowledges that beginning therapy can feel uncomfortable, but sees that initial discomfort as a step toward learning practical tools to handle recurring patterns and emotional pain.

Licensed in California, David frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at reducing self-judgment and increasing functionality and wellbeing. He supports clients in cultivating the skills needed to face future challenges, emphasizing steady progress, realistic goals, and renewed confidence in daily life.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most and learn to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to value-driven actions. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and persistent patterns that interfere with daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured exercises and practical strategies, which can be applied to mood, anxiety, sleep, and coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns and how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional responses, supporting work on intimacy, trust, and interpersonal difficulties.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and the presenting concerns and then recommend or combine methods that best match the client’s needs. This collaborative stance means techniques may be adjusted over time to find the most effective fit.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to access consistent care from home or work and offer scheduling flexibility. These formats allow for regular, skills-focused work and check-ins that support progress while fitting into busy lives.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does he address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and stress. Many additional focus areas are also listed to reflect varied clinical experience.
What is his therapeutic style like?
The approach is straightforward and practical, focusing on how people react to problems and teaching skills to manage those reactions. Techniques are drawn from several evidence-based therapies to match client needs.
How long has he practiced?
He has twenty years of professional experience working in the mental health field. That background informs a seasoned, pragmatic way of supporting clients through change.
What credentials and location apply?
He is an LMFT licensed in Arizona and California with license numbers AZ LMFT 15968 and CA LMFT 43891, and his practice is located in California.
Does he work in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the client’s selected plan.
How does someone begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issues

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual dysfunctionTrichotillomaniaVisually impaired

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

California, Utah, Arizona

Languages

English

What David can help with

David Bonfanti works with clients on addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and parenting issues.

How David approaches therapy

David's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

David is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California, with 20 years of clinical experience.