David Bonfanti, LMFT

David Bonfanti is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with two decades of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people who are coping with anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship struggles, and a wide range of life changes. He also lists aging and geriatric issues among his areas of focus. His style aims to be direct and practical so clients can start managing problems sooner.

Clients can expect straightforward conversation about how they respond to hard things. David emphasizes that reactions often cause as much trouble as the original event. He uses everyday language to help people accept what can’t be changed while finding ways to move forward with more hope and purpose.

His work draws on several therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-focused ideas, and cognitive behavior techniques. He blends these methods to match each person’s needs and goals, helping people build skills to handle stress, mood shifts, and difficult memories.

David has experience with a wide range of concerns beyond mood and anxiety, such as parenting stress, intimacy-related problems, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and issues that affect veterans, first responders, and multicultural clients. He also supports people facing end-of-life and hospice-related challenges.

Sessions begin with clear, practical steps toward change and realistic expectations about the work involved. David encourages honest self-reflection while keeping judgment out of the room. The aim is to develop coping skills that fit daily life and support long-term wellbeing.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, and then choose actions that fit their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical strategies for thinking and acting differently to reduce symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments can be made as therapy progresses.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT techniques for remote sessions so the focus stays on real-life problems and practical skill building.