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David Meza, LCSW
California
LCSW in California - Anxiety and Trauma
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David Meza is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 16 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, parenting concerns, grief, and issues like low self-esteem and anger. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer ways of responding to difficult thoughts and feelings.
David uses straightforward, problem-focused methods to help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and test new responses. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside acceptance-based and client-centered approaches. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing also inform his work when they fit a person's goals.
He frames therapy as a collaborative process. People learn short exercises they can practice between sessions. He emphasizes concrete tools for managing panic, mood shifts, and reactions tied to trauma or substance use concerns.
David has a background that includes work with military veterans and crisis management, and he reports experience with a range of co-occurring issues such as addiction, codependency, and communication problems. He also addresses fatherhood questions, multicultural concerns, and the effects of guilt and shame.
All services are provided under California licensure rules and he sees people in English. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling options so they match your needs.
How approaches like CBT and ACT are used online
David commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking and test concrete behavioral experiments. CBT focuses on noticing thought patterns and trying different actions to see what changes in mood and behavior.He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify personal values and practice acceptance of difficult feelings while moving toward chosen goals. Client-centered techniques are used to encourage clear communication about goals and to keep sessions focused on what matters most to the person.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and everyday life demands. That may mean mixing CBT skills with acceptance practices or using motivational interviewing to support change.
Confirm session formats before booking so they fit your routine. The practical advantages of remote sessions include fitting therapy into a workday, having shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoiding travel. Ask about current online options when you complete the matching questionnaire so scheduling and format match your needs.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, grief, anger, and related concerns such as ADHD and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, structured approaches that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, acceptance-based work, and client-centered methods to help people try different ways of thinking and acting.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 16 years of experience, including work with crisis management and mental health services for military veterans.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LCSW licensed in California and provides services under California licensing rules.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time; services are provided in line with California licensure limitations.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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