About David
David Plumb is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress and anxiety find steadier footing. He works with adults dealing with depression, bipolar symptoms, addiction-related challenges, anger, and social anxiety. Sessions are direct and practical, focused on what a person wants to change now.
David draws on four years of post-graduate therapy experience and earlier work providing counseling and case management to families affected by addiction.
Background and approach
That background shaped how he listens for patterns that keep people stuck and for strengths that can be used right away. He often helps clients untangle communication problems, persistent guilt or shame, and feelings of isolation. In the room he favors plain talk and doable steps.
Conversations typically identify one or two small changes to try between sessions, then check what worked and what didn’t. He pays attention to life purpose and how daily routines support mood and relationships. People meet practical tools for managing strong emotions and cravings, and strategies to rebuild trust in relationships when addiction has caused harm.
He also helps people sharpen social skills and face specific fears tied to social anxiety and phobia. David practices in California and conducts sessions in English. He aims to match care to each person’s situation and adjusts pacing to suit readiness for change.
Practical approaches for online anxiety and mood work
David uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize clear skills and real-world practice. One common approach focuses on behavioral strategies to change unhelpful routines and build small coping skills for anxiety and depression; this helps with daily mood and energy. Another approach targets emotion regulation and anger by teaching ways to notice bodily signals, slow escalation, and choose different responses during conflict or craving moments.Choosing the best approach is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust commands based on what helps most. That means trying something brief, reviewing results, and shifting direction when needed so the plan fits the client's needs and pace.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or messaging work well for quick reflections, daily tracking, or when someone prefers written communication. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and to keep therapeutic momentum between meetings.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
Also listed
- Experience
- 4 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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