David LaBua

David LaBua is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 24 years of experience helping people navigate relationship and life challenges. He is based in California and works with adults who are facing issues around partnership, intimacy, family dynamics, and career transitions.

He listens with respect and compassion. Sessions are shaped to each person's needs and goals. David aims to make conversations clear and direct so clients can see next steps.

In therapy he helps people unpack attachment and abandonment worries, communication and control problems, and the fallout from divorce or separation. He also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, money stress, questions of life purpose, and midlife concerns.

David offers practical strategies alongside open dialogue. He focuses on improving how people relate to themselves and others, including work on self-love, sexuality, and issues tied to narcissism. The tone in sessions is supportive and goal oriented.

He encourages anyone feeling stuck to take a small step toward change. David partners with clients to set realistic goals and to build skills that fit everyday life. His approach is collaborative and grounded in the concerns people bring to therapy.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

David uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on relationships and personal patterns. One approach centers on attachment and relationship patterns, helping people recognize how early bonds shape current interactions and intimacy. This work is useful for issues like abandonment, trust, and communication problems.

Another common thread is skills-based work to improve communication and emotion regulation. These practical exercises support people facing control issues, conflict in relationships, or the stress of life changes. They often involve role practice, clearer boundary-setting, and step-by-step behavior changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and comfort level. This is a collaborative process that may mix different methods over time as needs evolve.

If you prefer online therapy, confirm the session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows people to continue care while living in different places, including international locations.