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Todd Mangini, LMFT
California
LMFT in California - Stress and Relationship support
See online therapy options- CBT informed care
- Mindfulness techniques
- Caregiver stress focus
About Todd
Todd Mangini is a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and helps people cope with life changes and caregiver stress. He also works with issues like grief, addiction, intimacy-related problems, sleep difficulties, anger, and low self-esteem.
Todd uses straightforward conversations to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered and mindfulness-based approaches. Sessions aim to surface what is getting in the way, then test simple changes in thinking and behavior.
He has experience supporting adults who care for aging relatives and those managing chronic illness in the family. He also helps people dealing with midlife shifts, career decisions, and men’s issues. Todd mentions working with clients facing severe mental illness in loved ones and the stresses that brings.
In sessions he encourages practical steps - short experiments, focused practice, and clear goals. He uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to help clients find momentum when motivation wavers. Somatic awareness is occasionally included to link body sensations with thoughts and reactions.
Todd presents as direct and pragmatic. He invites people to talk through immediate problems and try different responses. The approach is aimed at making everyday life more manageable and improving relationships and self-regard over time.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting to help people clarify what matters to them. Online sessions can use that approach to sort priorities and values through guided conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions; it involves practical exercises and brief homework to test new ways of responding. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices that reduce reactivity and improve awareness of bodily sensations and thoughts.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. He will collaborate with each client to choose methods based on specific goals, daily routines, and what the client prefers. That means trying things and adjusting the plan when needed rather than committing to one method from the start.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Practically, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people use audio-only meetings when bandwidth or on-camera time is challenging. Ask about the available session formats when you schedule to match the logistics to your life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues as well as grief, addiction, sleep problems, anger, and low self-esteem.
How does he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical conversations to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, then tries small behavior changes and experiments with clients.
What is his professional background?
He has 20 years of professional experience as a therapist and has worked with caregiver stress and chronic illness related family challenges.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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