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Entry 163903California / United States

Javier Zuniga

Javier Zuniga, LCSW

California 26 years in practice

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LCSW - stress, trauma and relationships

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma focused work
  • Parenting support

About Javier

LCSW in California with 26 years of clinical experience, Javier Zuniga works primarily with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and anger. He is fluent in English and Spanish. His practice also addresses ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, mood disorders, and multicultural concerns.

Javier frames clients as experts in their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. He uses several common therapy approaches, including attachment-focused work, client-centered conversation, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused methods, and EMDR. Sessions tend to emphasize practical skills, clearer emotional understanding, and steps that can be tried between meetings.

In the room he listens first, then helps people name what’s happening and try small changes. He will talk through coping strategies for stress and anxiety and offer tools for anger management. For trauma he uses approaches that address painful memories and the ways those memories affect daily life.

Javier also supports people dealing with parenting strain, relationship fractures, and identity-related concerns. He brings a straightforward style that focuses on what a person wants to change and concrete next steps to get there. He can work in English or Spanish to match a client’s communication needs.

Clients who want to begin are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. The practice uses a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time, and session fees vary by location. International clients may be accepted, so confirm session options when booking.

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How Javier’s approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in how people relate and helps them notice and change recurring reactions. It can be useful for relationship strains, intimacy problems, and attachment-related anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral experiments to reduce symptoms. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and work with strong emotions to change interaction patterns and improve closeness.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your goals and preferences and suggest methods to try. Together you can adjust the focus if something does not fit, and practical tools are offered so you can practice between sessions.

Confirm available session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins on difficult days. Some formats use less bandwidth or avoid video when that helps a person focus. Ask about language options and any specifics before your first appointment.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

First responder issuesInfidelityIntellectual disabilityJealousyMulticultural concerns

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Internal Family Systems

Experience

26+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English, Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, anger, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, mood disorders, and related multicultural and first responder concerns.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses a client-centered stance and combines attachment work, CBT, EFT, and EMDR as appropriate. Sessions focus on identifying strengths, naming problems, and trying practical changes.

How much experience does he have?

He has 26 years of professional experience working with people facing a range of life challenges.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is an LCSW licensed in California and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Does he work with international clients?

International clients are accepted. Confirm session options and any regional considerations when booking.

How do sessions handle payment?

Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Fees vary depending on location.

How do I get started?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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