David Kurfman, LMHC, LPC

David Kurfman, LMHC, LPC, is a licensed therapist in Indiana with 35 years of clinical experience. He combines extensive experience with a faith-informed sensibility to support people working through complex emotional and relational challenges. David focuses on areas such as social anxiety, mood disorders, trauma recovery, and family dynamics, helping individuals navigate feelings of guilt, shame, and the need for personal growth.

He emphasizes a compassionate, client-centered style that invites careful exploration of each person’s history and present concerns. In sessions he helps clients identify practical coping strategies, build healthier patterns, and pursue gradual healing from depression, anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem. His approach balances professional insight with respect for each person’s values and beliefs.

David holds the credentials LMHC and LPC, which stand for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor. He is committed to personalized care and tailors his work to meet the unique needs of each client, offering steady guidance, empathy, and professional perspective as clients work toward their goals.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapy

David brings client-centered therapy to online work, focusing on understanding each person’s experience and building a therapeutic relationship that honors individual values and goals. This approach helps people who need a supportive space to explore emotions and make personal changes.

He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy - a practical method that looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. Additionally, psychodynamic therapy may be used to explore patterns rooted in past relationships and how they influence current life, useful for those seeking deeper self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. David works with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular care from wherever the client is located while maintaining the therapeutic focus and continuity of in-person work.