Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Federico works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Federico
Federico Godina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and depression. He listens without judgment and focuses on practical steps clients can use in daily life. He aims to make reaching out feel manageable for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.
Federico builds a calm, open space where people can talk about difficult feelings. He encourages straightforward conversation about what is happening now and what people want to change.
Background and approach
Sessions center on manageable goals and clear tools rather than long lectures or jargon. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation and Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work focused on each person's experience.
Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing are added when they match a person's goals. Over seven years of practice, Federico has supported people facing trauma and abuse, issues with self-esteem, and complex relationship-related concerns such as attachment, infidelity, and separation. He also helps with problems like hoarding, impulsivity, and caregiver stress.
The focus is on clear, realistic steps clients can test between sessions. Federico offers sessions in English and works with people across California. He guides each person through choosing approaches that fit their life and goals, and he supports small, steady changes toward more stable mood and clearer decision-making.
What Federico works with
Everything Federico lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Federico's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Young adult issues
Approaches Federico lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapy approaches translate online
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and working at each person's pace. In practice this means Federico follows the client's concerns and priorities, helping them name what matters and choose next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to change mood and reactions. CBT is often used for anxiety, stress, and low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Federico will discuss different methods and help pick what fits each person's goals, needs, and preferences. The choice can change as progress is made, and he treats it as a collaborative process rather than a one-time decision.
Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging gives practical flexibility. Video calls suit deeper conversations when face-to-face interaction helps. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and text are helpful for brief check-ins, practicing skills between sessions, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other responsibilities while keeping the focus on steady, usable progress.
Questions people ask about Federico
What concerns does Federico help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses related issues like attachment, infidelity, caregiving stress, and impulsivity.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. Federico listens first, then helps set small, practical goals and skills to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience working with people on mood, trauma-related concerns, and behavioral challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as LCSW, and practices in California.
Can sessions be offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
He supports video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.