Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
George Calvin, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Trauma and Mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 60951
- NPI
- 1366641532
- Experience
- 24 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information George 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
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem work
About George
George Calvin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 24 years of clinical experience. He works with adults and teens on trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and depression. Sessions also address adoption and foster care issues, blended family challenges, fatherhood matters, and post-traumatic stress.
He focuses on practical, direct work. Conversations cover how feelings show up day to day and what gets in the way of moving forward. He helps people notice patterns, clarify goals, and try small, doable changes between sessions.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. The therapist listens for repeated thoughts and behaviors and offers concrete strategies to test. Work can include managing anger, building confidence, and reducing distress after traumatic events.
George brings years of experience with family of origin problems, domestic violence aftermath, guilt and shame, and issues around belonging and isolation. He also supports men facing midlife questions and those wrestling with life purpose or career transitions.
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide treatment choices. Progress is tracked in straightforward terms so people can see whether a strategy is helping. To start, clients complete a short intake and together they set clear, practical goals for sessions.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
George uses evidence-based techniques that focus on real-world change. One common approach targets trauma symptoms by helping people name what happened, recognize how it affects thoughts and behavior now, and practice grounding and coping strategies to reduce distress. This can be useful after abuse, violence, or other traumatic events.Another approach focuses on mood and anger by identifying triggers, testing alternative reactions, and building skills to manage strong feelings. That method emphasizes clear steps to try between sessions so clients can see what helps with daily functioning and relationships.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each client about their goals, personal history, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan based on what is working.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow check-ins during workday breaks, and let people join from wherever they are living in California. Licensed professionals can adapt session length and focus to fit shorter or longer blocks of time depending on a client's needs.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He helps with trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, career issues, and depression. He also addresses adoption and foster care matters, blended family issues, fatherhood, and post-traumatic stress.
What is his therapy style?
Sessions are conversational and practical. He focuses on identifying patterns, setting goals, and trying small changes between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 24 years of professional experience working with teens and adults in individual and family therapy settings.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers