Ricardo Pineda, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Ricardo!

I’m an LMFT with 10+ years of experience. I use a client-centered, collaborative approach, specializing in helping men and young males manage stress, emotional regulation, relationships, trauma, depression, anxiety, and life transitions, including job loss, separation, divorce, and single fatherhood.

My focus

I work with men, women, and families facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship or family challenges. I also support clients through life transitions such as job loss, separation, divorce, or single parenthood, helping them build coping skills, resilience, and insight.

My approach

I take a client-centered, collaborative approach, meeting clients where they are and moving at their pace. I draw from cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and trauma-informed approaches, helping men and young males build insight, emotional regulation, and coping skills for life transitions and challenges.

My communication style

I provide a calm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and respected. My collaborative, client-centered approach helps men, women, and families navigate challenges, build coping skills, and gain insight at a pace that feels comfortable.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a therapist out of a passion for helping people work through life’s challenges and grow stronger. I’m motivated by the resilience I see in men, women, and families and the opportunity to provide guidance, insight, and support for lasting change.

My goals for you

I approach goal setting collaboratively, meeting clients where they are and identifying what matters most to them. Together, we create realistic and meaningful goals that help elevate you to the next level.

Our first session

During the first session, clients can expect a safe, supportive space to share their story. We’ll discuss current challenges, goals, and coping strategies, and begin working together to identify practical steps for growth and understanding.

I identify as...

Male
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Dialectical (DBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Trauma Focused

+ 8 more

Focus populations

Educators

Police/Fire/First Responders

Single Mother

Military/Veterans

+ 4 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Sierra Health and Life
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

+ 52 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Marriage and Family Therapy from California Baptist College.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Ricardo Pineda