Supervised by Katie Weber
Specialties
Client Focus
Languages
- English
Appointment Times
- Monday/Thursday, 11am - 7pm, Tuesday/Wednesday, 9am - 5pm, Friday 8am - 3pm
David McMurray, AMFT, is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who provides compassionate, collaborative therapy for individuals navigating anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, stress, life transitions, and other emotional challenges. He is passionate about helping clients better understand themselves, strengthen meaningful relationships, and develop healthier ways of responding to difficult emotions and experiences.
David believes that lasting change often begins when people feel genuinely heard, understood, and accepted. He strives to create a warm and welcoming therapeutic environment where clients can speak openly about what they are experiencing without fear of judgment. His approach is grounded in empathy, curiosity, and respect, allowing therapy to become a collaborative space for healing, personal growth, and greater emotional well-being.
Drawing from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and relational approaches, David helps clients explore the emotions, patterns, and underlying needs that can influence the way they relate to themselves and others. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, he works with clients to better understand what may be happening beneath the surface—helping them recognize emotional patterns, strengthen connection, and develop healthier ways of navigating stress, conflict, and vulnerability.
David also offers faith-based therapy for clients who would like their spiritual beliefs or Christian faith incorporated into the counseling process. He recognizes that faith can be an important source of identity, meaning, strength, and hope. When desired by the client, David creates space to explore mental health concerns through both a therapeutic and faith-informed perspective, integrating a client’s beliefs and values in a way that supports their individual goals. Faith is never assumed or imposed; each client determines the role spirituality plays in their therapy.
For individuals struggling with anxiety or depression, David helps clients explore the thoughts, emotions, relationships, and life experiences that may be contributing to distress while developing practical coping strategies for everyday life. His goal is not simply to help clients manage difficult moments, but also to support them in building greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, confidence, and connection.
David views therapy as a partnership. He walks alongside clients as they identify patterns that may no longer be serving them, better understand their emotional needs, strengthen coping skills, and work toward meaningful change. Whether someone is feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, uncertain about the future, struggling in important relationships, or seeking greater alignment between their mental health and faith, David offers a supportive place to work through those challenges.
Outside of therapy, David enjoys spending time with his dog, going on walks, listening to music, and connecting with friends. These experiences help him stay grounded and reflect his belief in the importance of balance, meaningful relationships, and connection in everyday life.
David welcomes clients wherever they are in their journey. His goal is to help each person feel supported as they develop a deeper understanding of themselves, strengthen important relationships, and move toward a healthier, more connected, and fulfilling life.
Therapy Modalities
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Faith-Based Therapy
- Strength-Based Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Trainings & Education
- Associates in Marriage and Family Therapy - Azusa Pacific University