David Gudino, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm David!

I am a Latinx male therapist who grew up in Pacoima, CA, and one of my passions has been to help the community. If that's something that can be done one person at a time, then we know we're making a difference.

My focus

It's comforting to work with someone open to working on changes and improving their daily lives by implementing the techniques offered in psychotherapy.

My approach

My approach in therapy is to listen, be empathic, and provide helpful tools that significantly reduce symptoms. I am trained in multiple therapeutic modalities including TF-CBT, CBT, Seeking Safety, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Managing and Adapting Practices, and behavioral therapy with children who have developmental disabilities.

My communication style

My communication style is primarily providing feedback to a patient and encouraging the patient to implement the techniques offered in sessions.

My journey to mental healthcare

I grew up in Pacoima, which wasn't easy, and got school loans to get through school, but I did it. Eventually, I got my hours working with children and adolescents while working a full-time job and working for a private practice.

My goals for you

The goal setting with clients primarily consists of what the person wants to work on and how we can realistically improve the person's well-being.

Our first session

I will ask a lot of questions to get a good amount of information to potentially identify a diagnosis, which gives me the space to identify effective techniques to significantly reduce the patient's symptoms.

I identify as...

Male
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

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Focus populations

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Gay

LGBTQIA+

Queer

Racial Justice

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

TRICARE West (TriWest Healthcare Alliance)
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Los Angeles.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

David Gudino