Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Omar Gonzalez, LCSW
California
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and addiction
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 25526
- NPI
- 1366124687
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Omar 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
- Addictions support
- Career and grief
About Omar
Omar Gonzalez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with nine years of experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, career concerns, and major life changes. He also focuses on communication problems and feelings of isolation or loneliness.
Omar approaches therapy as a collaborative process. He invites clients to talk through thoughts, feelings, relationships, and everyday challenges. Sessions focus on understanding what’s happening now and developing practical tools to manage it.
He uses evidence-informed therapeutic techniques and adjusts his methods to each person’s needs and goals. That can mean skill-building for anxiety, planning steps to address addictive behaviors, or strategies for coping with loss and change. He keeps the work concrete and action-oriented so people leave with things to try between sessions.
Omar aims to make the first steps into therapy straightforward. He encourages setting realistic goals and moving at a pace the client can handle. If someone prefers a direct, practical style that keeps life responsibilities in view, this approach may fit.
He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session. The questionnaire helps identify immediate concerns and match practical goals to the sessions ahead.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Omar draws on evidence-informed techniques to guide the work. One common approach is skills-based work for anxiety and stress that teaches concrete breathing, grounding, and thought-management strategies people can use during the day. This helps when anxiety is interfering with work, sleep, or daily routines.Another focus is structured planning for addictive behaviors and life changes. That approach looks at patterns, sets short-term goals, and builds small, manageable steps toward change. It is practical and oriented to everyday decisions and routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Omar will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, pace, and preferences. He checks in regularly and adjusts techniques as needs shift.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow more consistent follow-up between meetings. They also allow for shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed, which can help maintain progress over time.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, career issues, and coping with life changes. He also addresses communication problems and loneliness.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a collaborative, practical approach and draws from evidence-informed techniques. Sessions focus on understanding problems and developing tools people can use day to day.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of experience working in clinical settings. That background informs his practical, skill-focused approach.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California. His practice is listed as being in California.
What languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the location entered during sign-up.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The questionnaire helps identify priorities before your first meeting.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers