When my husband and I came to David, we were so desperate to fix our relationship. At that time, we were either arguing or giving each other silent treatment. Scheduling is easy. No difficulty finding parking. The office is set up nicely with a comfortable couch, very much what I envisioned a therapist office would look like. Couples like us instead of calmly talk to one another; there were a lot of pointing finger and blaming the other person. David meditated and reframe what we were trying to communicate to our partner without the condemnation, anger, and accusation. He taught us tools, gave us homework (exercises) to work on that are so applicable and transferable to our daily lives. He learned about us through the sessions and helped us to see the person we felt in love with. From time to time, we still utilize his service to fine tune these skills to communicate effectively and productively, to really listen and hear the other person, and to try to see from our partner's perspective. While David is great for couples counseling, he is also wonderful for individual counseling. Both my husband and I have benefited from individual counseling with him, specifically my husband as he felt comfortable talking through things with David. My husband was raised in a strict household and as a man, was not taught and encouraged to express his emotions and talk about his feelings. If you are unsure, you dont have much to lose but so much to gain. Thank you David again for being a big part of saving our marriage. read more

David is an exceptional counselor. He's kind, attentive, and creates a safe, supportive environment to talk through anything. His guidance is clear, thoughtful, and truly helpful. I always felt heard and understood. Highly recommend him to anyone seeking meaningful support. read more

David is amazing. He was able to lead the conversation, so both my bf and I could learn more about ourselves, as well as each other. I liked that he was honest that he was not there to tell us whether we would "work out" or not, but his purpose was to listen, provide exercises he thought could help and most importantly, ask questions that dig deep into the root cause of the conflict. My bf and I have been together for 7.5 years and at this point, we were running into the same communication issues. We booked 1 session with David to see if his personality would fit with us and it did! David is quirky and that humor really helped my bf and I navigate some dark topics. We decided after that first session, that we would get the package and saw David 4 more times. Never once in any of the sessions did we feel judged and we always learned something new during each session. We definitely plan to see him in the future if we feel like our relationship needs some guidance. We took counseling seriously and with David being so patient and caring, it really helped my bf and I re-align our relationship and especially our communication with each other. We still have things to work on, but we're already seeing a positive shift and we are so thankful to David. read more

David is genuine, caring, and warm. He asks thoughtful questions that guide the conversation and it helps me verbalize my emotions and work through things that I am struggling with internally. I think he is naturally very gifted as a counselor and I've never met anyone who was able to read and understand another person so well. Prior to speaking to him, I was feeling a lot of different emotions I had never dealt with before and I didn't know what to do with them. David helped me put things into perspective and showed me how to move forward. During a time when I felt very lost, he gave me hope that things will get better. read more

Thank you for all your help, support & guidance. We are truly blessed to have found you & immediately feel connected. Not only has David helped me as an individual, he has also supported my husband and I & helped guide our family as we grow together. David is patient, understanding, compassionate & has a great sense of humor! read more

David is amazing and i highly recommend him! My wife and i have only completed two sessions with him so far, but i already appreciate how he creates a safe environment for both partners to speak and he makes each of us feel heard. He mastered the balance of making us laugh to break tension while still addressing our issues in depth. We're working hard to implement David's suggestions and we're hoping this will gradually improve our communication. read more

David brings the perfect balance to the table when it comes to counseling: he listens, affirms, and empathizes, and he also calls out what he sees and offers correction when it's needed. He has helped me to see myself more clearly and to be real with my problems; and somehow, he has always done that without ever making me feel threatened or devalued. He has a knack for giving suggestions without being imposing. Honestly, I think he's quite gifted in counseling. You'd be hard-pressed to find someone who is as patient, kind, and honest as David. I'd highly recommend talking to him and building a relationship with him. You'll gain a lot from working with David. read more

David's simple yet profound motto is: "relationships matter." David has a simplicity and sincerity about him that helps you to open up without feeling judged or belittled, no matter what you are going through. Whenever I share my life updates with David, no matter how overwhelming or underwhelming those updates may be, David's undivided attention and his empathy is apparent as well as authentic. I remember when my girlfriend and I seeked David's counsel. He offered wisdom with undeniable willingness, wit, and warmth. He also had a really good sense of humor, which really helped lighten the mood. David has tremendous skill and years of experience which allows him to draw out the heart of the issues at hand. His blend of keenness and kindness is very rare in our day. read more

I was very picky when it came to finding a therapist. Some of my criteria included someone who was very experienced, could counsel with empathy, and could help me figure out the root of my concerns. David definitely exceeded all my expectations. From the beginning, he established psychological safety that helped me explore all of my areas of concerns. He somehow was able to handle our issues delicately yet somehow manages to make the atmosphere light and enjoyable. He was able to verbalize my thoughts, help me identify the issues, and find ways to either resolve the issues or come to terms with it. I truly felt like I was talking to a close friend. Thank you David for using your gift of counseling to help us. I don't know what I would've done without you! read more

David is phenomenal. I was looking for counseling for myself and David help me mentally get back on track. Looking forward to my next appointment. read more

My Husband and I highly recommend David as your future relationship coach. At the first meeting David allowed both of us to be heard and instantly made us feel comfortable with speaking about our situation. David is a great listener but uses that time listening to really understand what exercises to recommend for what your relationship needs at the moment. David keeps everything In perspective and guides you through each week with obtainable goals and realistic expectations. Both parties need to be willing to work in order for this to get somewhere. We felt David seemed to enjoy what he does and it was wonderful to have someone on our side to help us. David never made us feel pressured or uncomfortable during the difficult conversations between us and was a great guide to help us understand each other better. David does great work and we feel he can help you out too. read more

Not only has David restored my mental health, but he has provided so much balance in my marriage. He is a strong listener and was able to offer solutions and a plan for us. He is systematic and is able to break it down clearly. So thankful for him! read more

I don't often write reviews, but I think it's helpful to anyone who may be considering counseling. I particularly like David more than other counselors, because of his very calm and peaceful demeanor. When I spoke about my relationship, David made sure to understand me fully before he gave any advice. He was thorough, patient, and wise which is why I prefer him more than someone who simply gives generic advice. David actually listens before he speaks. read more

I am so grateful to David for helping my partner and me through some difficult issues in our relationship. He gave us pointers and exercises to help us understand and appreciate each other better. He also taught us methods on how to communicate in a peaceful and understanding way, and in a way that makes the other person feel heard and understood. David is also super funny and made my partner and me feel very comfortable in sharing. He never made us feel bad about ourselves or took sides. He asked questions that made us rethink our stance and questions that got to the root of the issue. He always sought to understand us and was very empathetic. In between our sessions with David, my partner and I have been practicing the communication methods he taught us, and our conversations have been so much calmer and smoother. After our sessions we feel so much more confident in our relationship and we are so thankful to David for giving us the tips we needed to make our relationship stronger. read more

We started seeing David not long ago and when I had looked at the reviews I was already sold and excited for for me and my boyfriend. We have only had two appointments but we are already set on keeping him as our Main Couples Coach. He's very understanding and caring, as well as is a great listener and gives great advice and feed back. We can't wait for next week lol read more

David is the best. I have been working with him for a while now, and things are looking better and better. When I reach out to him the very first time through a phone call I got to his voicemail, but shortly, he called me back and after our first conversation, I felt very comfortable to get started right away with his coaching. I was at a very low place and needed much help. It is comforting to know he is always warm, understanding and accessible whenever I needed help. David always has the ability to show me the light at the end of the tunnel, his is patient and highly empathetic while able to guide me onto the right direction and perspective about life. His approach to every obstacle was on point, and little by little I started healing. Life is not always perfect but I now have more tools, at handling it. Since Day one, I was able to feel better, and I always look forward to my meetings with David. read more

David has helped me through some of the most burdensome chapters of my life. He has a gift for loving people despite their shortcomings. He is an empathic listener who doesn't judge. He asks profound questions and challenges you when appropriate. I am very grateful for his guidance and continued support. read more

I have been having virtual appointments with David for several sessions now and it has been such an amazing experience. He provides great insight and perspective to my relationship questions/concerns, and he puts the information in a way that is easy to understand and relate to. He has been such a blessing and I can tell that there have been improvements in my marriage. I am so very thankful for everything that David has helped with. I would definitely recommend Resonance Relationship Counseling/Coaching! read more

We came to David in preparation for our new roles as an engaged couple and to prepare for our future roles as spouses. David is caring, insightful, and creative. He helped us with our conversation mechanics to improve the way we communicate on significant topics. We appreciate that David is unbiased and helps us open up in an efficient, inviting manner. He introduced us to John Gottman's research and his top-selling book --this is currently our book of choice in our book club with friends. We highly recommend couples to reach out to David. read more

My husband and I went to David for counseling before we were married. He helped us learn how to work through our differences and also how to communicate better. We actually even had a fight in front of him (not planned btw) that was very embarrassing but ended up being so helpful as he coached each of us on how we could better support the other person during these times - and together we came up with a game plan that we still use today when we fight. He even pointed out certain tendencies we had and also certain triggers so we could identify them. We're thankful for him and our marriage is stronger today because of our time with David. read more

I have known David for a long time as a counselor, so naturally, when my husband and I were trying to find a resolution for our marriage issue, I reached out to David to meet with us to help us work it out. Even after 15 years of being together, we still have a few kinks to work out. I'd highly recommend David for your relationship counseling needs! read more

Dave is very relatable and genuine. He gives great relationship advice and encourages you in a humorous way. Highly recommend!

Tried to contact David, twice, via email as a new patient, with no response. It is ok to say 'I am not accepting new patients' or 'I am currently fully booked' or whatever other reason you have for not responding. But when you are an advertising counselor no response at all is not really appropriate. Update: after entering this review (above), both David and Lia, contacted me immediately, apologized sincerely, and explained that my emails went to their spam. I am guessing that these things happen and am updating my score accordingly. read more

David really saved my relationship by providing sound coaching advice to help my spouse and I through some challenging times. We've tried pastoral counseling in the past but David really understood us. He listened and knew what it means to have the responsibility of caring for parents and kids in a sandwich generation. David asked us unassuming questions, didn't judge us, and showed genuine interest and care. Highly recommend his services. Thanks David! read more

My husband and I have been close friends with David throughout our relationship. While we formally asked David for engagement counseling as a newly engaged couple, he also mentored us throughout our relationship. David is incredibly thoughtful, insightful, asks the good but hard questions and helps us understand each other, identify root causes of long-standing issues and works along side us to grow in our relationship. He's also incredibly friendly and funny too! read more

David has helped me navigate relationships with significant others, as well as my personal life. He is extremely empathetic and truly cares about people. David has a special gift of making you and your partner both feel respected and understood, while offering unbiased insight. He also keeps things lighthearted, which puts me at ease when sharing with him. I highly recommend David for anyone looking for an authentic, caring, and effective relationship & life coach! read more

David's knowledge and patience and professionalism has saved my relationship. I wanted to give David the recognition that he deserves , when my boyfriend and myself first came into his counseling sessions I can admit we were so damaged we were constantly fighting in front of David' and I was always embarrassed , but he was able to bring us back on a positive note and defiantly mediate the hectic conversations. I am happy I was able to find David who's passion for reconciling relationships-- made us return for (2) packages because we honestly felt he wasn't just a stranger anymore, we found him as a friend and someone we can confined to. My boyfriend and myself came back to see him because he was just that good that we wanted to better ourselves and he was the man to seek guidance from. During our sessions I felt safe and I didn't once feel like he was picking sides, he listened and dissected on what was the issue and causing the problems in our relationship. My boyfriend of 6 years and myself have now found our selves at peace with one another , we had a total of 9 sessions with him , and towards the end we honestly were so good with communication we had nothing else to bring up negativity about our relationship to David. David was able to do some exercises with us and recommend some tips and things to avoid doing and saying with each other. It made me realized I was doing things and I didn't even realize it until he pointed it out. I am happy he was able to be apart of our journey. We were on the verge of "it's either gonna make us or break us" David was very professional, and tentative and I have recommend a lot of relationships to defiantly give him a call. He is so honest , and well spoken , not once as a women did I ever feel attacked and I'm happy my boyfriend was finally able to realize what I was trying to explain and unfold to him. David was able to read body language and translate things , I wasn't well on explaining to my partner. I highly recommend David , he is a passionate man and a man of god. You defiantly feel your safe zone. I want to thank David for saving us and my relationship and I want to give you the standing ovation and flowers you deserve. Thank you and I hope we stay in contact soon and will continue to update about our relationship. :) read more

I had a few sessions with David and he's been instrumental in helping me find direction in my new vocation. As a coach, David asks the right questions and provides time and space for me to develop my thoughts. Initially, I thought I could manage on my own, but David presents guidance that keeps me focused on my goals. Had I tried doing this without his guidance, I would have wasted several hours trying to navigate my next steps. I recommend David for his professionalism, but also his ability to converse in a manner that is conducive to sharing. I look forward to continuing my sessions with David. read more

After deciding that we wanted to move towards marriage, my fiance and I decided that the next step was to get marriage counseling. We loved that David's approach was 100% tailored-fit to our needs (i.e. not a cookie-cutter program). David addressed our specific concerns and uncovered blindspots in a reassuring and approachable way. You could tell that David is a great listener by the questions he asked. We came out of every session feeling challenged and hopeful. We have been married for 5 years and are still going strong!  Whether for couples or individual counseling, I would recommend David's counseling service to anybody who needs a good sounding board, feels stuck, and/or just wants to work through something. read more

We came to David for relationship counseling prior to our wedding. It was a very pleasant experience working with David - he provided a comfortable environment for us to meet and we had great discussions. We can tell that David is passionate about building relationships working with couples as they embark in a new journey. David is a great listener, very attentive, and ask questions to better understand how we communicate/interact before offering positive and constructive feedback. Meeting with David has definitely helped our marriage and we are still going strong today. These sessions helped us get a preview of potential challenges that were ahead for newly weds, and we were able to overcome these hurdles by leveraging our strengths and be better at communicating. We highly recommend David to other couples who are seeking relationship counseling. Don't hesitate to reach out to him - he is very approachable and has a great sense of humor! read more

My husband and I did relationship coaching with David before and after we were engaged (he also spoke at our wedding) This was a few years ago. David was my husband's pastor--understandably, him knowing my husband was a significant and very helpful aspect of the relationship coaching. David shed light on aspects of my husband that I had difficulty understanding! I did not know David well before we started coaching, and felt that he did a great job navigating the different levels of connection we had with him (i.e. I never felt as if David was on my husbands "side" etc.) One of the things we talked about with David was wedding planning. I appreciated the space David made for us to talk through the difficulties in our relationship that came up during that process. He normalized the experience we had. In coaching, I appreciated the lighthearted/humorous moments that David brought. That's never something I would have expected in this context, but came to realize how those moments of levity can ease a heavy tone or make a problem that is overwhelming, not feel as scary. read more

David guided my then-fiancé and I through one of the lowest points in our relationship. He listened to both sides and shed light on what we were struggling with; we then continued to meet with him throughout the rest of our engagement. David helped us clarify the issue(s) that my now-husband and I continue to work on together to this day. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking relationship counseling. read more

David has been a fantastic resource for helping me navigate my thoughts and feelings through asking great questions and giving me an environment where I can self-reflect in a critical, objective way. I first came to David when I had no experience with seeking out life guidance in any capacity - I had never before sought out a counselor or therapist or life coach, but I knew that I had different issues in my life I wanted to work through with a professional. I had no idea what to do when first starting out, but David has helped guide me through various issues in my life. We talked about a lot of things I was grappling with, including relationship issues, emotional unavailability, struggle with self-identity, family history/trauma/relationships, and life as an Asian-American. Even with such a variety of problems, David was able to act as a great listener who brought up good questions for me to reflect on and gave me helpful tips and perspectives on dealing with these issues. He has approached our sessions with a sense of objectivity, non-judgment, and empathy that has made it very easy for me to open up, when I usually have a very tough time doing so. What I especially appreciate about David is that he is not in the habit of dictating our conversation or what next steps should look like. Thinking about next steps and solutions feels much more collaborative and requires a lot of self-reflection that David has been able to assist me with. I feel empowered in dealing with my problems because of it. My sessions with David have given me a stronger clarity of mind and sense of self, and while I still feel lost on some of these issues, it has been incredibly helpful to work through them with David. I highly, highly recommend trying out some sessions with David for people who are dealing with issues in their life and are looking for guidance in an objective and non-judgmental way. read more

My fiancé and I have had the privilege of meeting up with David over the past two years. David is very easy-going, a great listener, positive, and keeps things light. He is also very insightful and empathetic in seeing things from each of our perspectives. We both feel comfortable talking to him about our issues, no matter how serious. He has helped us problem-solve through our struggles, while offering guidance in practical ways. We would highly recommend David to any couple in any stage of their relationship who is looking to get counseling. read more

David has been a mentor and a good friend through much of my life. He's helped me reflect on and grow through my family hardship, as well as career and relationship struggles. He offers a kind and accepting ear, perspective-shifting questions, and caring words of guidance. I'm very grateful for his counseling and highly recommend him. read more