- Relationship patterns
- Guilt and shame
- Attachment issues
About David
David LaBua is a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 24 years of professional experience. He works with adults on relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, career challenges, and coping with life changes. He also addresses topics such as abandonment, attachment, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, men's issues, midlife transitions, money concerns, narcissism, self-love, and sexuality.
In sessions he listens to what matters most and focuses on practical conversation. He adapts the dialogue and treatment plan to the situation a person brings. People can expect straightforward questions, space to name what feels hard, and gentle reflection on next steps.
His background includes two decades of work helping adults navigate relationship shifts and life transitions. That experience informs how he looks at patterns that repeat in relationships and daily life. He pays attention to attachment and how past losses or abandonment can shape current behavior.
Therapy often involves looking at communication habits, negotiating expectations, and practicing new ways of relating. He also works with issues around guilt and shame, helping people separate past actions from present choices and notice how those feelings influence relationships.
Sessions aim to clarify goals and try practical changes between meetings. If you prefer, ask about how sessions are scheduled and what the first meeting will look like when you select the online therapy options button and complete the short matching questionnaire.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
David works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on relationships and life transitions. One common approach looks at attachment patterns - this involves noticing how early bonds affect present-day reactions and relationship choices, and it can help when abandonment or trust issues keep repeating. Another approach emphasizes communication skills - the therapist practices clearer ways to express needs, set boundaries, and respond to conflict so interactions feel less stuck.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods together as the sessions progress. That collaborative decision-making helps match tools to what a person actually wants to change or understand.
Please confirm the specific online session options before booking because the biography does not list formats. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions can happen between commitments. Discuss scheduling and session length when you complete the matching questionnaire and set up the first meeting.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, career challenges, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include abandonment, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, and guilt and shame.
How does he approach therapy for guilt and shame?
He uses conversational work to identify how guilt or shame shows up in relationships and daily choices. Sessions look at practical ways to respond differently and reduce the hold of those feelings.
What is his clinical background?
He has 24 years of professional experience working with adults on relationships, family conflict, and life transitions. That background shapes his focus on patterns and communication.
What credentials and location does he have?
He is a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices from California.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on where you are located.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That will start the process of booking an initial meeting.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.