Joseph Narvaez, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Joseph!

My name is Joseph Narvaez, LCSW. I acknowledge and respect your courage in seeking professional help. I welcome you to this journey of positive, supportive collaboration where you are the focal point. Together, we'll work toward your mental health goals and personal growth in the areas of life that matter most to you.

My focus

Whether you're working on anxiety, depression, grief and loss, or other challenges, I'll work with you as a team to identify and set achievable goals. Your treatment plan will be flexible and feel attainable from the start, designed around what matters most to you.

My approach

I use a combination of therapy models to address your needs holistically. CBT and DBT-informed therapeutic modalities help address unhelpful thinking patterns and dysfunctional coping choices. I also utilize mindfulness and other tools tailored to your specific needs. You're involved every step of the way in goal setting and treatment planning.

My communication style

What you bring to therapy is important to you, so it's important to me. I use a non-judgmental, active listening style with patience and respect. Any miscommunication can be addressed and clarified with professional empathy and understanding for the benefit of both parties.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have a background in mediation and conflict resolution, and I'm passionate about providing culturally sensitive, strength-based mental health services to persons of diverse backgrounds. My goal is to continue supporting clients with empathy and respect.

My goals for you

My job as your therapist is to keep you motivated and on track to reach your treatment goals. I'll be flexible to adjust goals as needed to more efficiently meet your evolving needs.

Our first session

Our first session will be relaxed with no expectations. We'll get to know each other and begin establishing the trust that's crucial for our work together. I'll want to know a bit about your background, what brings you to therapy, and your expectations. You'll only talk about what you're comfortable sharing.

I identify as...

Male
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Compassion Focused

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Alignment Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) in Children, Youth, and Families from California State University, Long Beach.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Joseph Narvaez