Works with
- Anger
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
How George works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 24
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About George
George Calvin is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of experience in California. He helps people who are dealing with trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, career shifts, and depression. He speaks English and works with adults and teens in individual settings.
He aims to build an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about their thoughts and feelings. Sessions are calm and straightforward. Conversations focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon.
Background and approach
George draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood concerns and post-traumatic stress. He also supports people navigating adoption and foster care questions, blended family stress, fatherhood challenges, and issues connected to guilt, shame, or forgiveness. Work often centers on improving day-to-day coping and restoring a sense of purpose.
Therapy can include short-term problem solving or longer work around life transitions and identity concerns. He emphasizes collaboration and keeps goals concrete. Progress is tracked in small steps so changes feel manageable.
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Getting started requires completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that works, and the subscription can be canceled at any time.
What George works with
Everything George lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in George's practice.
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Practical approaches for online work and change
George uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and understanding. One common approach is trauma-focused work that helps people process difficult memories and learn grounding skills to reduce distress; this can help with post-traumatic stress and the lingering effects of abuse. Another approach centers on anger management strategies that teach recognition of triggers, breathing and pause techniques, and safer ways to express strong feelings so relationships and daily life are less disrupted.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, comfort level, and pace. That means trying options, checking in often, and adjusting methods based on what is helping.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people use visual cues and a face-to-face feel, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for quick check-ins or shorter conversations, and messaging supports ongoing reflection and brief updates between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work through transitions.
Questions people ask about George
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He supports people with trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem problems, career changes, and depression, plus related issues like post-traumatic stress and family of origin concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are direct and practical. He focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak honestly and work toward clear, achievable goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 24 years of professional experience working with adults and teens in individual and family therapy settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to therapist availability.