Steven Magana

Steven Magana, LICSW, is a therapist whose perspective is shaped by being raised in a rural agricultural town in California, in a bilingual home where Spanish was the language of the heart. As the first generation in his family to grow up on that soil rather than labor in the fields, he learned early the lived values of humility, endurance, and looking out for one another. Those roots inform his belief that staying connected to identity, history, and community can be a steady source of strength, especially during stressful or uncertain seasons of life.

In high school, Steven found his voice as a community organizer, standing alongside others to advocate for human dignity, rights, and justice. Listening to people who held tightly to culture, pride, and purpose in the face of hardship helped him recognize the transformative power of resilience. He brings this understanding into therapy with a clear message: identity is not a burden, it can be a resource.

Steven’s path into counseling grew from the belief that serving others also includes learning how to care for oneself. He views therapy as a collaborative process rather than something that is done to a person. His role is not to “fix” anyone, but to work side by side to help clients recognize, strengthen, and reconnect with the tools they already carry within them.

Therapy with Steven is intentional, grounded, and collaborative. He supports individuals who want to feel more connected to themselves, their values, and the life they want to lead. Whether someone is navigating trauma, loss, cultural identity questions, anxiety, or a general sense of disconnection, he aims to help them build clarity and find meaningful movement forward, while honoring the courage it takes to ask for help.