Joaquin Casanas, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Joaquin!

I work with adults specializing in depression, anxiety, work/life stress, anger management, and grief and loss. I use evidence-based approaches to help clients make progress and feel better.

My focus

My passion is working with individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, mild to moderate depression, or who simply need space to work on their own self-care.

My approach

I utilize a strengths-based and solution-focused approach that varies based on your needs. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to help you better understand your reality and build effective skills to tolerate difficult emotions and live a more fulfilling life.

My communication style

I am a collaborative, caring, and approachable therapist. I am here to help make this experience meaningful for you and assist in the journey of healing.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was attracted to becoming a clinician after working in residential treatment for at-risk youth. I witnessed firsthand the potential of every individual and realized that helping others and being part of their mental health journey was what I wanted to do.

My goals for you

I take on a collaborative approach to goal setting. Every client has an individualized treatment plan that will cater to their symptoms, needs, and what they would like to accomplish out of therapy.

Our first session

In our first session, I will prioritize building a strong rapport and creating a safe environment. We will discuss what brings you into therapy, current stressors, and begin to explore what tools would be most helpful for you.

I identify as...

Male
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Attachment-based

Behavioral Activation

Mindfulness-Based

Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, San Marcos.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Joaquin Casanas