- Client-Centered Therapy
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
About Federico
Federico Godina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with seven years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and abuse. He also works with concerns such as low self-esteem, motivation, and relationship struggles that can come up in blended households.
Federico uses straightforward conversation to uncover what feels most urgent. He leans on Client-Centered methods to listen and understand what matters to each person. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and DBT skills to manage emotion and impulse when needed.
Sessions are practical and goal-focused. Federico helps people build small, achievable changes they can practice between meetings. He brings mindfulness techniques to reduce reactivity and to increase presence in difficult moments.
People often come to him when they are adjusting to new roles, coping with separation or divorce, or navigating the friction that can happen in stepfamily life. He helps clients sort through feelings like guilt, jealousy, shame, or fears about abandonment so they can act with more clarity.
Federico asks direct questions and offers behavioral tools rather than abstract theory. He will work with each person to set realistic steps and track progress. If you are managing the stress of a blended household or trying to rebuild confidence after loss, he can talk through practical strategies and next steps.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the client's goals. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist reflect back what matters most and help clients decide practical next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems in place, using specific exercises and homework to change patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance that can be practiced between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Federico will discuss options and adapt methods based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process where tools and techniques are adjusted as progress is tracked.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when more frequent contact helps, or remove the need to travel to an office. Many people find virtual sessions useful for working on stepfamily challenges, managing anxiety, and practicing CBT or DBT skills in day-to-day situations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem issues, and depression. Additional focus areas include blended family issues, attachment and abandonment concerns, infidelity, and related topics.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, client-centered style that emphasizes listening and collaborative goal setting. Sessions include hands-on tools from CBT and DBT and mindfulness practices.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience working with adults on stress, mood, and relationship-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.