
David Gonzalez
he/him
About
David
Hello and Welcome! My name is David Gonzalez and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I’ve been in the mental health field since 2013. In the last 13 years I've had the privilege to work with children, adolescents and adults across various professional settings. My modalities of choice are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focus Brief Therapy. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety or adjusting to new life stressors, together we will develop a great treatment plan and get you to your desired goals. We will work from a holistic perspective (mind, body and spirit) and address your individualized needs. With my clinical training and your insight, I am sure we will do great work! So congrats on making it this far and for having the courage to take the first steps in your mental health journey. Let’s get to work!
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is a goal-oriented approach that focuses on solutions rather than the problems. My goal through this approach is to focus on your strengths and resources, rather than your past struggles and to help you develop strategies for resolving your current issues.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an approach that helps individuals manage problems by changing the way they think and behave. My goal through this approach is to help you identify and challenge negative or inaccurate thoughts you may have and teach you how to replace them with more helpful ones. This approach will help you understand how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected, and how you can make changes.
I have experience working with individuals of all ages and demographics. I enjoy working with clients who are ready to explore the roots of their stressors and are willing to learn and work towards their identified goals. My specialties include: depression, anxiety, family conflict, foster care/adoptions, family therapy, life transitions, men's issues, school issues, parenting, self esteem, trauma/PTSD, and LGBTQIA.
In my free time, I enjoy traveling, reading, going to amusement parks and discovering new and unique restaurants. I am third generation Mexican American and can understand Spanish.
David
treats clients with
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Substance Use
Cultural or Racial Identity
Childhood Challenges
Gender Identity
Grief and Loss
Weight Management
Anger
Postpartum Mood Disorders
ADHD
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Relationship Difficulties
Sex/Intimacy
Life Transitions
Sexual Issues
Sleep or Insomnia
Trauma and PTSD
Communities
David
specializes in
Religion
Spirituality
Women's Issues
Men's Issues
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Immigrants/Refugees
Approaches
David
can use
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Psychoanalytic
Psychodynamic
David
education and experience
- Bachelors of Science in Psychology - University of California, Davis
- Masters of Social Work - Azusa Pacific University
- Social Worker - LA County DCFS
- Clinical Therapist - Oak Grove Center
- Clinical Supervisor - Masada Homes
- Case Manager - Cal State Long Beach
David
license information