Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Joe Narvid, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and LGBT concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 6399
- NPI
- 1417086265
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Joe 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
- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT issues
- Trauma and abuse
About Joe
Joe Narvid is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 30 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and issues related to LGBT identity. He also addresses trauma, self-esteem, and questions around motivation and confidence.
He combines practical talk therapy with several structured approaches. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and patterns. He draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values.
Attachment-based ideas are part of his work when relationship patterns and early wounds matter. He also uses client-centered methods, keeping the focus on the person’s experience and choices. Dialectical behavior therapy skills can be brought in for emotional regulation and distress tolerance as needed.
Joe has long experience with military-connected concerns and LGBT issues across civilian and military settings. That background informs how he talks about identity, role strain, and experiences of prejudice or discrimination without assuming what someone needs.
Sessions are practical and straightforward. Conversations often include skill practice, problem solving, and planning small changes between meetings. Joe aims to be direct and clear about goals and steps, helping people manage current problems while working toward longer-term improvements.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small, value-driven actions. Online sessions can guide goal setting and homework exercises that fit daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches skills to change patterns. That work often uses worksheets and brief exercises that transfer well to remote sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. If emotional regulation is a priority, DBT skills may be emphasized; if identity and relationships are central, attachment-based strategies may be used.
The practical benefits of online therapy often include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online meetings can make it easier to follow through with short check-ins, skill practice between sessions, and planning changes that fit everyday routines.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma and LGBT related concerns. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, body image, gender dysphoria, and post-traumatic stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses practical talk therapy with structured methods such as CBT, ACT, and DBT skills. Sessions focus on skills, problem solving, and clear steps people can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He lists 30 years of experience in his practice. That span includes work with military-connected concerns and long-term work on LGBT issues.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California. His professional credential is listed as CA LCSW.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He accepts international clients. Confirm logistical details and licensing considerations before scheduling across jurisdictions.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and the service uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact session rates depend on the plan and location.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. That starts the process of matching and booking.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers