Greetings! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I graduated from San Francisco State University with an M.S. in Counseling Psychology. I have recently been certified by the Cognitive Behavioral Institute to offer ERPT (Exposure Response Prevention Therapy for OCD). I have over 20 years of experience working with a very diverse range of folks (women, men, the LGBTQ community, those living with HIV,People of Color, those dealing with substance issues). I enjoy working with people who are seeking a caring, compassionate, understanding person who listens and offers a hand up while they battle back against depression and anxiety. I also enjoy supporting people who are struggling with OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and employ a powerful tool (Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy) that is clinically shown to greatly reduce OCD symptoms.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

First and foremost, the first session is about getting to know about you--the client. I've been a therapist but also a client, and I know that the first session can be a bit anxiety inducing! In our first session(s), I will ask about who you are--what you are struggling with, your challenges and strengths, your hopes for therapy and also your fears. In essence, getting to know you and your therapy goals. As a therapist, I am an active listener, compassionate, patient, collaborative and eager to share tools that I believe will really help.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I am a thoughtful, compassionate and understanding listener. I have years of experience working with a wide range of people, which has helped me expand my ability to effectively share clinically effective tools that help people live their best lives.

About David Dao