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Javier Zuniga, LCSW
California
LCSW - Anxiety and Trauma work
See online therapy options- CBT focused
- Spanish English
- Practical skill building
About Javier
Javier Zuniga is a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 26 years of professional experience. He speaks English and Spanish and works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and anger. He also supports concerns such as ADHD, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and self-esteem problems.
Javier uses straightforward, practical methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. He views clients as the experts on their own stories and looks for existing strengths to build on. Sessions focus on concrete steps the person can try between meetings and on tracking what helps and what does not.
His approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought and behavior patterns. He also brings in attachment-based ideas and client-centered techniques to understand relationship reactions and personal values. For trauma-related work he can use emotion-focused methods and EMDR as additional options when appropriate.
Across 26 years he has worked with people in many life situations and with a range of concerns, including first responder issues, multicultural matters, infidelity, intellectual disability, and compassion fatigue. He aims to provide clear options and collaborative planning rather than rigid prescriptions.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details so they know what to expect for their first meeting.
How his approaches translate to online work
Javier commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT sessions online can focus on brief exercises, thought records, and home practice that are easy to review between meetings. Attachment-based ideas help look at how relationships shape responses; online sessions can use that lens to practice new ways of communicating and noticing triggers. Client-centered techniques prioritize the client's perspective and goals so the therapist follows what matters most to the person in each session.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Javier will work with each person to decide which methods to try first and will adjust based on what the client reports and how they respond. That collaborative testing helps keep sessions practical and focused on achievable steps.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make shorter check-ins easier to fit into a day, reduce travel time, and allow sessions across different locations when international scheduling is appropriate. Discuss format, scheduling, and any language preferences when you set up the first appointment so sessions fit into your everyday routine.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem, bipolar and depression, and related concerns.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then test small, practical changes to see what improves daily life.
What is his clinical background?
He has 26 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns and life situations.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a California LCSW and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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