Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Juan Villa, LCSW
California
Licensed clinical social worker - Grief and life changes
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 104630
- NPI
- 1588064190
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- California
These details come from information Juan 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
- Grief and loss
- Career transitions
- Self esteem work
About Juan
Juan Villa is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California with five years of experience. He helps people facing grief, low self-esteem, career transitions, and other major life changes. He speaks English and Spanish and focuses on straightforward, practical support.
He often starts by listening to what matters most and clarifying immediate priorities. Sessions cover communication problems and feelings of isolation or loneliness. He also helps people work through guilt, shame, and questions about life purpose.
His style is collaborative and down-to-earth. He asks concrete questions, suggests small experiments to try between sessions, and checks what is and isn't helping. Progress is tracked in simple, measurable ways so people can see what changes over time.
Juan draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address the issues named above. He uses interventions that aim to reduce painful emotions, rebuild confidence, and support decision-making for career and life transitions. Work in sessions often includes practicing new ways of speaking about difficult topics and testing different behaviors in daily life.
People who choose Juan tend to want practical tools and clear next steps. To begin, clients select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Juan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with grief, self-esteem, and life transitions. Cognitive-behavioral style work focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve decision-making. This can help with low self-worth and practical steps during career changes.Brief problem-focused strategies are used to manage overwhelming feelings and build coping skills for day-to-day life. These methods involve short exercises and concrete techniques that can be practiced between sessions to reduce isolation and shift patterns of guilt or shame.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Juan will review what a person wants to change, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust based on what works. That collaborative process helps identify the best path forward for communication problems, grief, or questions of life purpose.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because sessions can fit around work and family commitments, it is easier to have shorter check-ins when needed, and video or phone choices let clients pick what feels manageable for day-to-day life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with grief, low self-esteem, career changes, and coping with major life transitions, plus related issues like communication problems, guilt, and loneliness.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on listening, concrete questions, and small experiments to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of experience providing therapy to adults in a clinical setting.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients currently.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin therapy?
Select 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