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David Benavidez

Restoring connections and practical coping strategies

LMFT Texas

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About David

David Benavidez is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on helping people rebuild connection with themselves and with others. He frames his work around relationships broadly, guiding clients through stress, anxiety, family conflict, and shifts in self-esteem or life direction.

Background and approach

David emphasizes collaborative work - partnering with clients to assess patterns and identify practical steps toward healthier interactions and greater personal clarity. He combines client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral techniques to address thinking patterns, emotions, and behaviors that contribute to distress.

Over six years of clinical experience in Texas have shaped his approach to common concerns such as communication problems, divorce and separation, blended family issues, fatherhood challenges, and struggles around intimacy and identity. David also works with topics including attachment, body image, infidelity, polyamory and kink-informed care, and men’s midlife questions.

Clients can expect an empathetic, respectful stance that balances exploration with concrete strategies. He offers multiple online session formats to fit different needs and encourages a collaborative pace so each person can move toward improved coping, connection, and purpose.

Working with proven approaches through online therapy

David uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach often focuses on concrete skills for managing anxiety, stress, and self-esteem concerns. He also employs client-centered therapy, which emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so clients can explore values, attachment patterns, and relationship dynamics at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He partners with each person to clarify goals, tries techniques that fit the client’s needs, and adjusts methods over time so therapy remains practical and relevant to the client’s priorities.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from Texas without commuting, and they allow for a mix of dialogue and brief check-ins that support ongoing progress between more in-depth sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, along with related issues such as attachment, infidelity, and communication problems.
What is the therapeutic style and approach?
His practice blends client-centered principles with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused elements to balance empathy with practical skills and goal-oriented work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience providing therapy to clients in areas including stress, anxiety, family dynamics, and motivation.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Texas with license TX LMFT 203349.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is the cost of therapy determined?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFatherhood issuesForgivenessInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessation

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English