- 35 years experience
- Adoption and foster care
- Practical coping skills
About David
David Kurfman is a licensed therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and addiction. He brings 35 years of experience to sessions and works with clients on issues like self-esteem, grief, parenting strain, and coping with life changes. His practice also includes support for adoption and foster care concerns and trauma recovery.
He uses a blend of practical conversation and listening to understand each person's story. Sessions focus on identifying what feels most urgent, then trying small, manageable steps that can make a difference. The aim is to reduce immediate distress while building longer-term coping skills.
David draws from client-centered methods to keep the work focused on the person’s goals. He also integrates cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behavior. When helpful, psychodynamic ideas are used to look at patterns from the past that affect current choices.
People often come to him with relationship tensions, parenting questions, or the fallout of past trauma. He tends to prioritize clear, practical strategies alongside space to process emotions. That combination is useful for mood disorders, panic, social anxiety, and the wide range of concerns listed in his practice.
David is licensed as an LMHC and as an LPC in Tennessee and works from Indiana. He speaks English and accepts international clients. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so the client can set goals and steer the work. This approach helps when someone needs a place to be heard and to clarify what matters most.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses concrete exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and try different actions. CBT can be useful for anxiety, panic, mood concerns, and impulsivity by teaching practical skills to manage symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist works collaboratively to decide whether client-centered listening, CBT techniques, or psychodynamic discussion best fit a person's goals. That choice can shift over time as needs change and progress is reviewed.
If you're considering online sessions, confirm the exact formats offered before booking since those details are not listed in the biography. Many people find remote work helps fit therapy into a busy life - it can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques like CBT worksheets and reflective conversation to work well in an online setting, and the therapist will help tailor sessions to practical needs and goals.
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Experience
35+ years
Credentials
Indiana, Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, grief, parenting strain, trauma and related concerns including ADHD and mood disorders.
What is his general therapy style?
He blends listening with practical steps. Sessions focus on what matters most now and on small changes that can ease day-to-day struggle.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 35 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds LMHC and LPC credentials, and his profile lists Indiana as the practice location with Tennessee LPC noted as a credential detail.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.