What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“I found David through Kaiser Permanente, and just got lucky! He understands me and my position in life. Working with David has made me feel safer in my life, and my attitude has changed a lot. He is positive and supportive, and he‚Äôs also honest. He tells me the truth. I am so fortunate to being able to work with David.”
Less than 1 month ago
“David‚Äôs approach is incredibly thoughtful and empathetic. His guidance has been invaluable, helping my partner and me navigate both the complexities of our relationship and the new challenges of parenthood. He provided clear, goal-oriented strategies that have led to meaningful progress for us both individually and as a couple. We are so grateful for his support.”
Less than 1 month ago
About David Hafter
Focus areas
Anger Management
Insomnia
Sport / Performance Counseling
Coping Mechanism Development
Mood Disorders
Work-Related Counseling
Divorce Counseling
Premarital Conflict Resolution
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Couples
Adults (25-64)
Families
Teenagers (13-17)
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
Intervention
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Interpersonal
Psychodynamic
Identity
Gender
MaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know David Hafter
I am an LMFT (California license 24935). I have been licensed since 1989. My approach for individuals is solution-focused and oriented, setting clear goals with you and building on your strengths to address your issues. I am also very well-versed in couples and/or family therapy. I have decades of experience working with adolescents and young adults.
My approach
My areas of expertise include brief therapy, couples, and family therapy. An individual’s issues are often connected to unresolved issues/trauma from the past so addressing these areas brings the freedom of other ways of being for the client. The clearest and most simple way of understanding my approach is this: My job is to help you come up with alternative ways of thinking and behaving that might work better than what you are doing now.
My focus
I work with many clients who are going through a life transition of some sort: new or changing relationships and the evolving roles people play, parenting issues, career changes, health challenges, and so on. I work with many families with school-aged children. I also have an expertise in men’s issues. I address process issues; how you address the problems that come your way. If I can help you to feel confident that you can handle the challenges life’s brings you, then I have done my job.
My communication style
I like to be straightforward in my approach to therapy. I believe that people can successfully address their issues but sometimes these skills need to be uncovered and nurtured.
My journey to mental healthcare
I figured out two things very early, as in during childhood: 1) I cared about people and the problems that kept them from experiencing happiness and 2) I found that people opened up to me easily. In graduate school, I became very interested in family therapy (and even when seeing an individual, I think in terms of their families of origin and current families).
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- John F. Kennedy University, Master's in Clinical Psychology
NPI number
1669572764
Patient reviews
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I found David through Kaiser Permanente, and just got lucky! He understands me and my position in life. Working with David has made me feel safer in my life, and my attitude has changed a lot. He is positive and supportive, and he’s also honest. He tells me the truth. I am so fortunate to being able to work with David.
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
David’s approach is incredibly thoughtful and empathetic. His guidance has been invaluable, helping my partner and me navigate both the complexities of our relationship and the new challenges of parenthood. He provided clear, goal-oriented strategies that have led to meaningful progress for us both individually and as a couple. We are so grateful for his support.
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
David’s approach is incredibly thoughtful and empathetic. His guidance has been invaluable, helping my partner and me navigate both the complexities of our relationship and the new challenges of parenthood. He provided clear, goal-oriented strategies that have led to meaningful progress for us both individually and as a couple. We are so grateful for his support.
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I found David through Kaiser Permanente, and just got lucky! He understands me and my position in life. Working with David has made me feel safer in my life, and my attitude has changed a lot. He is positive and supportive, and he’s also honest. He tells me the truth. I am so fortunate to being able to work with David.
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
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What practice does David Hafter work with?
David Hafter works with Rula Health - L.A. South.
What are common reasons for patients to see David Hafter?
David Hafter frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for David Hafter on their profile.
What languages does David Hafter speak?
David Hafter speaks English.