Hi there, I'm David!

I work with adults, veterans, and teens who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, anger management, PTSD, OCD, and substance abuse. My goal is to help you understand your symptoms and improve your overall quality of life in a supportive, collaborative environment.

My focus

I work well with adults and teens dealing with stressful life experiences, trauma, anxiety, and depression. As a veteran myself, I feel comfortable working with fellow veterans navigating PTSD or civilian transition challenges. I also support clients managing co-occurring substance use disorders.

My approach

My approach varies based on your unique needs. I most frequently use EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to reduce symptoms and help you process difficult experiences. I work collaboratively with you to better understand your reality and develop strategies that support lasting change.

My communication style

My communication style is calm, personable, and non-judgmental. I want you to feel comfortable talking with me about anything. I pride myself on my ability to listen and respond with empathy and without judgment.

My journey to mental healthcare

I decided to become a therapist because I have always had the desire to help people. My passion for therapy developed after I experienced my own mental health challenges following my honorable discharge from the military. I experience great joy in seeing clients make progress and become better versions of themselves.

My goals for you

I work collaboratively with you to develop specific, realistic, and achievable goals. I value your opinions and thoughts on what you are experiencing and what you want to accomplish. I like to be a guide and partner with you on your mental health journey.

Our first session

In our first session, we will spend the majority of the time having a collaborative discussion about how you have been feeling recently and what you want to accomplish with therapy. This often starts with building trust between us and getting comfortable in a therapeutic setting.

I identify as...

Male
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

Motivational Interviewing

Christian Counseling

Mindfulness-Based

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 6 more

Focus populations

Military/Veterans

Racial Justice

+ 2 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 56 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Fresno and a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from California State University, Fresno.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions

3530 W Mineral King Ave, Visalia, CA 93291

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David Gonzales