Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
David Meza, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - anxiety and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 98975
- NPI
- 1043658859
- Experience
- 16 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information David supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma and PTSD
- Mindfulness and ACT
About David
David Meza is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 16 years of experience. He focuses on common concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and abuse, and parenting stress. He also helps with grief, relationship strain, anger, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
He uses straightforward, talk-based methods in sessions. Expect practical work on thoughts, behaviors, and values. He draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, client-centered listening, and motivational interviewing.
Sessions often look like reviewing what brought someone in, identifying patterns that keep problems going, and experimenting with small changes between meetings. He helps people notice thoughts and feelings, choose actions that match their values, and practice coping skills. Conversations are direct and focused on what will help in day-to-day life.
David has worked across settings that included veterans' mental health and crisis response. That background informs how he approaches trauma-related concerns and stress that comes from high-pressure roles. He also addresses co-occurring issues like substance use, codependency, and mood disorders.
He asks people to be practical about goals and to try steps that fit normal routines. He encourages working on communication problems, fatherhood issues, guilt and shame, and multicultural concerns in concrete ways. For people who want clear strategies and steady support, his practice centers on solutions that can be used between sessions.
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How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking action even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. It helps with anxiety, depression, and life changes by shifting attention to what matters and small behavior changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for panic, mood problems, and stress. Mindfulness-based techniques teach simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotion regulation.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they will try approaches and adjust the plan based on what helps in everyday life.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not detailed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter focused check-ins when needed. They can also let someone use audio-only or lower-bandwidth options if that suits their routine better. These practical choices help therapy fit into normal schedules without promising a specific format.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, grief, anger, ADHD, and related issues such as codependency and substance concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centered listening with practical methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 16 years of experience working in mental health settings including services for veterans and crisis work.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He holds a CA LCSW license and practices in California.
In which languages can I work with him?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time and is only licensed to serve California residents.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session through the booking flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers