Louis David

Mr Louis David Willoughby

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

I am a therapist, nurse, and professor. I have been in private practice for 29 years, helpng clients become more effective in their lives.

About Me

With 29 years in private practice, I offer a grounded approach. My experience as a therapist, nurse, and professor shapes how I guide individuals and families. We develop practical strategies together, helping you become more effective in your life. Clients seeking compassionate care and practical wisdom often find a good fit here. We can explore patterns and build actionable steps for lasting change.

Approach

Grounded in decades of practice, I orient sessions toward clear, manageable steps that fit your daily life and values. In my Los Angeles office and via secure online sessions in English, we move between focused conversation, brief skill-building exercises, and agreed home practices so momentum carries between meetings. I track patterns—mood shifts, relationship triggers, substance or health-related stressors—and we adjust plans collaboratively, keeping goals realistic and measurable. Adults and couples seeking steady, practical progress tend to find this approach helpful.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • HIV / AIDS Support

    The psychological impact of living with HIV/AIDS, including stigma, disclosure, medication adherence, and emotional well-being.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Professional Title:

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    A therapist licensed to work with couples and families on relationship difficulties, communication, and family dynamics.

Qualifications


Pepperdine University

Registrations


Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Board of Registered Nursing

Registered Nurse

Service Area


Beverly Boulevard near La Brea.

In-person & Online

Fairfax District

Los Angeles, California

United States