David Ferguson, LCSW

California · 18 years in practice

David Ferguson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 26773 · expires May 2026
NPI: 1477737468 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 18
Languages: English

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About David

David Ferguson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns. He works with people who are navigating life changes and those facing identity-related questions tied to LGBT issues. David aims to create a steady, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters most to them.

David believes clients know their own stories and brings practical guidance to help them move forward.

Background and approach

He listens first, then offers approaches that fit each person’s needs. Sessions focus on understanding emotions, improving communication, and building skills to handle hard moments. His work draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify and process strong feelings that affect relationships and well-being.

He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the session focused on each person’s perspective and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to teach tools for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. David has supported people through trauma, post-traumatic stress, first responder concerns, and issues like guilt, shame, and emptiness. He also addresses relationship topics such as infidelity, polyamory and non-monogamous arrangements, and communication problems.

Additional focus areas include sexual diversity topics such as BDSM and kink, and concerns related to HIV / AIDS. Based in California, David offers a straightforward, compassionate approach. He helps people set practical goals and build everyday strategies to feel steadier and more connected.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything David lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
First responder issues
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Infidelity
Men's issues
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality

Approaches David names

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Online support

Approaches that guide online sessions

David uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice and name strong emotions that affect relationships and personal wellbeing. EFT aims to shift how emotions are understood so patterns that cause pain can change. Client-Centered Therapy is another key part of his work, which prioritizes each person's perspective and pacing so the therapist follows what matters most to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to teach concrete skills for recognizing unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss options and adapt methods based on a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. The process is collaborative - the client’s experience guides which strategies are used and how quickly the plan changes.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful when visual cues and a fuller conversation are helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when less bandwidth is available or when a shorter check-in fits a work break. Live chat and text messaging allow ongoing contact and quick reflections between appointments.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does David commonly address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include LGBT questions, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Sessions are collaborative and person-centered, focusing on emotional experience and practical skill building. He combines emotion-focused exploration with concrete tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

What is his professional background?

He holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and has practiced for 18 years across a variety of clinical settings. That experience informs his work with trauma, first responder issues, and relationship challenges.

Where is he based and licensed?

He is licensed in California as an LCSW and practices with clients from that state. Sessions are conducted in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English to people located where his California license applies.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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