David Antonetti

Why do I think this way, feel this way, or behave this way? Why did that happen to me? Why does he/she do this? What now? Is change possible? Can the future be different? I look forward to helping you answer those questions! I’ve grounded my therapy practice in a person-centered, community-oriented model of treatment; one that recognizes compassion, authenticity, and respect for our shared humanity, as no less important than the evidence-based treatments I provide. Central to this model is a belief that people are best served not in large, impersonal, institutional settings, but in small community settings, where they live and where more authentic connection is possible; and a conviction that psychotherapy must be delivered in a warm, empathetic, and approachable manner, before healing can take place. About Me I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a retired 24-year veteran of the Armed Forces, holding graduate and undergraduate degrees in counseling and psychology majors that emphasize a holistic/systems focus on mental health and wellness. Not surprisingly, my therapeutic approach emphasizes the harmony between acceptance and change, and between individual and broader social factors. My work is founded on the idea that even the most confusing symptoms can be understood in context, when we combine empathy and time-tested methods of scientific inquiry to understand how and why our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors go astray in some very predictable ways. Starting from this perspective, and with a focus on psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral interventions, I have successfully treated a breadth of mental health challenges, including marital and family conflict, parent/child relational problems, addiction, post-traumatic stress, chronic and explosive anger, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and adjustment problems. Whether your struggles are longstanding or recent, overwhelming or just plain confusing, there are answers to be found. Please review my profile, and don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I’m ready to begin the scientifically-based, compassionate, shared journey of unlocking the potential you already possess. Let’s build something together!