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David Gottlieb, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

David is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with David. View 15 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in California

Recent reviews

David has been an amazing listener and provided great advice in ways to properly communicate my needs and boundaries. He has also helped push me towards my personal and professional goals and help build my confidence to face the variety of challenges that while trying to be a better version of myself.

Reviewed May 2023

I have been in therapy for 20+ years. I almost lost faith in my ability to progress and David has truly helped me turn that around. I want to become a better person, and David is constantly keeping me accountable, helping me see other perspectives. He is fantastic.

Reviewed November 2022

More about David

  • 30 years' experience
  • Male
  • LMFT

Change can be difficult, and you are taking an important step by reaching out for support. I am going to work with you to develop a path toward positive change. Our time together will honor who you are while targeting the challenging areas of your life. I will treat you with respect, warmth and compassion as we take on your negative thoughts, emotions, and behaviors without stigmatizing labels to make you feel better.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in Northern California with 30 years of experience. I have worked with clients with a wide range of problem areas including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting problems, career transitions, acting out behaviors, ADHD as well as learning and developmental disabilities.

My therapeutic approach intentionally combines client-centered, relationship and communication-based, solution-skill based, cognitive-behavioral, and family systems counseling. As I get to know you, we will map out together a specific plan of treatment that fits who you are, what you want to accomplish, and how best to get there.

I look forward to connecting with you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Parenting issues Self esteem ADHD Addictions LGBT Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Anger management Career difficulties Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality Codependency Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separation Emptiness Family problems Fatherhood issues Impulsivity Infidelity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Mood disorders Sexual dysfunction Social anxiety and phobia Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

David Gottlieb's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245828847.

  • LMFT · California · 35125 · Expires August 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for David Gottlieb

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

15 reviews

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David has been an amazing listener and provided great advice in ways to properly communicate my needs and boundaries. He has also helped push me towards my personal and professional goals and help build my confidence to face the variety of challenges that while trying to be a better version of myself.

Reviewed May 2023

I have been in therapy for 20+ years. I almost lost faith in my ability to progress and David has truly helped me turn that around. I want to become a better person, and David is constantly keeping me accountable, helping me see other perspectives. He is fantastic.

Reviewed November 2022

It's hard to put into words how David has helped me navigate this chapter in my life. Thank you David for listening, for offering words of encouragement, and for creating space for me to share my experiences. For anyone considering David as a therapist, I highly recommend him to anyone needing someone who can listen and help navigate difficult situations in life. He is great at bringing perspective to any and every conversation we've had.

Reviewed August 2022

He’s great. I’m a big fan of David.

Reviewed July 2022

Hey David, thanks for everything. It has been a great journey for me. I’ll try to epitomise all we discussed. It has been a blast, you’re great!

Reviewed July 2022

I've only had a session with him due to my own personal busy schedule but I'm extremely satisfied with his services and he makes the sessions fun by throwing in some humour which aids the session. He has great knowledge of his profession and makes you feel comfortable and listens intently throughout the entire session. We're in different timezones for sessions but he's nothing but accommodating for everything.

Reviewed May 2022

David has been very insightful, and responsive to my needs. Right from the start he could hear where some of my issues lay (when I could not) and he led me gently but insistently in that direction, with humour and kindness. We are still in the middle of it, so ....

Reviewed January 2022

David's a great listener and has been able to understand the kind of person I am very quickly. He's very encouraging and can lighten the mood if need be.

Reviewed January 2022

Great therapist !!

Reviewed December 2021

David is not only so kind and caring, he has a great sense of humour which really helps when it comes to our meetings. He’s great at breaking down my problems and finding the core to which I can work on. He doesn’t beat around the bush and will say it how it is, which is extremely helpful to understand why I feel the way I do about certain things.

Reviewed September 2021

Tanks David for your time and support !!

Reviewed August 2021

David is an incredible listener and helps me build on my own strengths. I always feel valued and understood during our sessions. We have a game plan and David helps keep me on track.

Reviewed May 2021

David is fantastic!! He is understanding and listens to what you have to say. I get great advice from David and also assignments as well. You tell him what your possible problems are and he works with it. Fun to talk to face to face. I feel he is someone who has known me for years but has only talked to me for a few months!!

Reviewed May 2021

David is warm, personable, attentive, immediately made me feel aware of his process as a counselor, and made me feel comfortable being myself. I'd recommend him in a heartbeat.

Reviewed March 2021

I feel so lucky to have David’s counselling services. Straight out of the gate, he introduced himself and his practices in such a personal manner. His responsiveness to messages is not only timely, he is also thoughtful in all his feedback. I feel I am listened to and supported with no fear of judgment. David encourages me while gently challenging me in ways I need.

Reviewed February 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does David Gottlieb offer telehealth visits?

Yes. David Gottlieb works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does David Gottlieb speak?

David Gottlieb speaks English.

How many years of experience does David Gottlieb have?

David Gottlieb has 30 years of experience.

Where is David Gottlieb licensed to practice?

David Gottlieb is licensed to practice in California.

Does David Gottlieb accept clients outside of the United States?

No, David Gottlieb does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does David Gottlieb offer?

David Gottlieb offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with David Gottlieb?

David Gottlieb can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with David Gottlieb?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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