Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Jose Legaspi, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 74498
- NPI
- 1740311703
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- California
These details come from information Jose 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
- CBT techniques
- DBT-informed skills
- Solution focused work
About Jose
Jose Legaspi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with nine years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, career strain, and life transitions. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
He helps clients who are dealing with panic symptoms, trauma history, and problems at work or in parenting roles. He also addresses aging and geriatric issues, substance misuse, and mood disorders. Other areas he notes include caregiver stress, immigration-related concerns, isolation, and men's issues.
Jose uses clear, evidence-based methods in sessions. He draws on cognitive-behavioral tools to look at thought and behavior patterns. He also uses elements of dialectical behavioral ideas and solution-focused techniques to build concrete skills and small changes that add up.
In conversation he keeps things interactive and practical. He works with each person to set reasonable goals and to track progress. Treatment plans are individualized and aimed at improving daily functioning as well as emotional symptoms.
He invites people who want a straightforward, skill-oriented approach to managing difficult feelings and life challenges. If you prefer Spanish sessions, note that he speaks Spanish as well as English. To begin, follow the online matching and scheduling steps to arrange a first appointment.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Jose integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques in session to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT-style exercises often include short worksheets, behavior experiments, and practice between meetings to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms.He also uses dialectical behavioral ideas to teach emotional regulation and distress-tolerance skills. These are practical tools for managing intense feelings, reducing impulsive reactions, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with clients to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjusts plans as needs change. That means reviewing what works in early sessions and focusing on what helps most in everyday life.
If you want to pursue online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or avoid travel time. Talk with him during the intake steps about how to structure sessions so they match your routine and goals.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, career difficulties, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, aging issues, substance misuse, and mood disorders.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He describes his style as interactive and solution-focused, using practical skills and exercises to address current problems. Sessions emphasize concrete strategies and small, measurable steps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of experience working in clinical practice. That experience includes a range of mood, addiction, and life-transition concerns.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the session location.
What are the steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Those steps begin the intake and scheduling process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers