David Benavidez, LMFT

David Benavidez is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Texas. He helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress or anxiety and those trying to repair or improve important relationships. He aims to build a simple plan with each person so progress feels manageable and clear.

He centers sessions on connection - both how people relate to others and how they relate to themselves. He uses a collaborative style so clients help shape goals and next steps. Conversations focus on concrete changes, not jargon, and on practical ways to reduce worry and improve communication.

David blends approaches from different therapy traditions to match what a person needs. He commonly uses Client-Centered methods to listen and reflect, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice thoughts and try new responses. He also uses elements of Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy when those fit the situation.

Across six years of practice he has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, and life transitions. He also supports concerns around attachment, body image, intimacy and non-traditional sexual cultures, blended family dynamics, and issues like forgiveness or infidelity.

Sessions aim to be respectful and practical. David focuses on small, doable steps that fit into daily life. He invites questions and checks in about how therapy is working so plans can change when needed.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting back what a person says. It helps people feel understood and clarify what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches simple experiments to try new responses to stress and anxiety. Motivational Interviewing focuses on a person's own reasons for change and helps build motivation one step at a time.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will talk with each client about goals and preferences and adapt the style accordingly. That collaborative process helps decide whether to focus more on CBT exercises, conversations about meaning, or short solution-focused steps.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. It also allows using worksheets and thought records in real time during a session. Licensed professionals can use these tools in remote sessions to support progress while keeping scheduling practical for everyday life.