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David Plumb

David Plumb

LMFT

Therapist · California · 4+ years of experience

Practical therapist for anger and stress

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  • Goal focused
  • Practical tools
  • Direct communication

About David

David Plumb is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people coping with anger and related struggles. He aims to make sessions straightforward and practical for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction, bipolar mood swings, or depression.

He brings four years of post-graduate therapy experience alongside 15 years of prior counseling and case management work supporting families affected by addiction. That background shapes how he listens and responds. He focuses on building resilience and helping people take small, workable steps toward better days.

In sessions he uses clear, goal-focused conversation. He helps people spot patterns that fuel anger or anxiety and tries out new ways to respond. He also addresses communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, questions about life purpose, and social anxiety concerns.

David keeps the pace practical. He offers concrete tools and practices people can use between sessions. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes, and to help clients notice changes that matter in daily life.

People who prefer plain talk and hands-on strategies tend to find his style helpful. He works in California and conducts therapy in English. Those interested in beginning can use the platform’s Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a first appointment.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Approaches that address anger and mood struggles

David uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and behavioral change. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new, balanced thoughts to reduce anxiety and mood swings; this helps people respond differently to triggers rather than react automatically.

Another approach centers on practical behavior change and emotion regulation. It teaches concrete strategies for managing intense feelings, building routines, and improving communication so anger and stress are easier to handle day to day.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as clients try techniques and see what helps.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions better fit daily life. Many people find it simpler to keep momentum when therapy fits into their normal schedule.

At a glance

Listed location
California
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
LMFT
Languages
English
License (California)
LMFT · No. 152642
NPI
1649616665

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

He works with anger, stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar mood issues, and depression, plus related struggles like communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, and social anxiety.

What is the therapy style like?

Sessions are practical and conversational with an emphasis on clear goals and usable tools people can try between meetings.

What experience does he bring?

He has four years of post-graduate therapy experience and 15 years of earlier counseling and case management work supporting families affected by addiction.

What are his credentials and location?

He is a LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - practicing in California.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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