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Federico Godina, LCSW
California
LCSW - Anxiety and Depression focus
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Federico
Federico Godina is an LCSW licensed in California with seven years of clinical experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, and relationship hurts.
Federico uses a straightforward, conversational approach. He listens to what feels most urgent and then works with clients on small, practical steps. Sessions often include noticing unhelpful thoughts, trying different responses, and practicing new skills between meetings.
His methods draw from cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered principles, and skills-based work from dialectical behavior therapy. That mix lets him offer both problem-solving strategies and attention to how clients experience emotions in the moment. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing also appear in sessions when they fit the goal.
In the room he aims to reduce overwhelm by breaking problems into manageable pieces. He helps people track patterns - for example, what triggers anxiety or anger - and then tests concrete alternatives. Homework and short exercises are common so progress can be measured week to week.
Federico works in English and practices in California. People considering a first session are encouraged to reflect on the specific problems they want to address and what a realistic next step would look like for them.
How his approaches translate to online work
Federico often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT focuses on concrete exercises and short experiments that translate well to remote sessions, like tracking patterns between meetings and practicing changed responses.He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and shaping sessions around the client's concerns. That approach supports pacing and problem selection during video or phone check-ins. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, offering step-by-step exercises clients can practice between appointments.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Federico discusses goals and preferences early on and adjusts methods based on what is working. Clients and therapist decide together which combination of CBT, client-centered work, or DBT skills fits the stated goals.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. It also supports using worksheets and skill practice during and between sessions to keep progress measurable.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues such as attachment, abandonment, and body image.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a conversational, practical style focused on small steps, skill practice, and testing new ways of responding to difficult thoughts and feelings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LCSW licensed in California and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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