Javier Gonzalez
Hispanic LCSW offering culturally attuned therapy
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About
Javier Gonzalez is a Hispanic Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California and originally from Mexico. He brings eight years of professional practice and a master�s degree in social work to his therapeutic work. His background includes growing up in poverty and facing community violence and the risks of gang involvement, experiences that inform his approach and his commitment to cultural understanding and respect.
He specializes in relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, addiction, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and fatherhood issues, and a range of personality and attachment-related concerns. His practice also attends to body image, codependency, communication and control issues, and challenges surrounding commitment, divorce, and domestic violence.
Working from culturally attuned perspectives, he integrates professional training with lived experience to support Latino and Hispanic individuals and families. He aims to provide an approachable therapeutic presence where people can explore their experiences, examine patterns, and work toward clearer ways of relating to themselves and others.
He specializes in relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, addiction, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and fatherhood issues, and a range of personality and attachment-related concerns. His practice also attends to body image, codependency, communication and control issues, and challenges surrounding commitment, divorce, and domestic violence.
Working from culturally attuned perspectives, he integrates professional training with lived experience to support Latino and Hispanic individuals and families. He aims to provide an approachable therapeutic presence where people can explore their experiences, examine patterns, and work toward clearer ways of relating to themselves and others.
- Location:
- California, United States
- Years Experience:
- 8
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English, Spanish
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Depression, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Hoarding, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: CA LCSW 101922
- NPI Number: 1053866533
- License: LCSW (California)
Remote therapeutic approach
Javier draws on a mix of evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered principles, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused strategies. He describes these approaches in accessible terms and helps people translate them into everyday choices and skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports identifying values and making committed steps, while Cognitive Behavioral Therapy emphasizes noticing and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness and DBT-informed tools can be used to build moment-to-moment coping skills.
He works collaboratively, tailoring the mix of techniques to what a person finds most useful. Sessions typically involve active collaboration on goals, skill development, and short-term problem solving alongside deeper exploration when helpful. Javier offers appointments through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which lets people choose the format that fits their routine and communication preferences.
Those interested in working together can expect a practical orientation that attends to values, coping skills, and relationship patterns while honoring cultural background and individual experience.
What is Javier Gonzalez's professional background?
He is a Hispanic Licensed Clinical Social Worker originally from Mexico who has eight years of clinical experience and a master�s degree in social work.
What credentials does he hold?
He holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in California. License details: CA LCSW 101922.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Javier provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is he based?
He is based in California.
How can people work with him online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging for remote appointments.
Does he accept clients outside the United States?
Yes. The profile indicates he is accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.