David LaBua

David LaBua is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 24 years of professional experience. He practices in California and works with people facing relationship strain, family conflict, intimacy concerns, and career stress. He speaks English and accepts international clients.

David focuses on practical conversation and steady support. He treats people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sessions are tailored to each person's situation rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

He helps people sort through tough decisions like separation and divorce, manage feelings of abandonment or guilt, and navigate midlife or career transitions. He also addresses issues such as communication problems, control struggles, self-worth, and questions about sexuality and life purpose.

David aims to create clear goals together and to adjust the plan as progress is made. He encourages small steps that feel manageable, and he focuses on skills that can be used between sessions. He emphasizes honest talk, practical tools, and steady encouragement.

Starting therapy with David begins with a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling based on availability. His practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location and therapist availability. He will work with each person to find an approach that fits their goals and preferences.

Therapeutic approaches and working online

David uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on real-life change. One common approach emphasizes improving communication and conflict skills so people can speak more clearly and manage disagreements without escalating. This helps with issues like communication problems, control struggles, and relationship strain.

Another approach centers on rebuilding self-understanding and emotional regulation. That work looks at attachment and abandonment concerns, guilt and shame, and self-love, helping people name feelings and practice different responses in everyday situations.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals, discuss options, and adjust techniques over time so the work fits your needs and preferences rather than forcing a single method.

Confirm available session options before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow for check-ins during breaks or between errands. It also supports working through conversations about separation, career choices, and midlife transitions without needing to rearrange an entire day.