Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- ADHD
How Todd works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 17
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Todd
Dr. Todd McGinnis uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help people manage strong emotions and regain everyday balance. He draws on 17 years of professional experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist to guide focused, down-to-earth work on stress, anxiety, anger, mood swings, and attention difficulties.
Sessions are straightforward and conversational. He helps people name what they are feeling, notice patterns that lead to outbursts or withdrawal, and build simple habits that reduce reactivity.
Background and approach
The aim is clearer thinking and more control over daily reactions rather than quick fixes. Dr. McGinnis pays attention to the issues that often sit behind anger and chronic stress.
He supports people dealing with depression, bipolar mood shifts, panic, social anxiety, and the isolation that can follow these struggles. He also helps with communication problems, control issues, impulsivity, guilt, and shame. His style is warm and nonjudgmental.
He encourages open conversation so people can speak honestly about what is hard for them. Together they set small, realistic goals and track progress between sessions. Work with him can include short skills practice, problem-solving, and talking through difficult moments.
He invites anyone feeling overwhelmed by anger, mood swings, or persistent worry to consider a practical course of work focused on steady improvement.
What Todd works with
Everything Todd lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Todd's practice.
Evidence-based approaches and online support
Dr. McGinnis relies on practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on emotion regulation and behavior change. One common approach he uses helps people learn to notice triggers, pause before reacting, and practice new responses; this is useful for anger, impulsivity, and stress. Another approach focuses on mood management and coping skills for anxiety and depression, helping people break unhelpful thought patterns and build steady daily routines.Finding the right way of working is part of therapy. He collaborates with each person to decide which techniques match their goals and life situation, adjusting methods as progress is made. That shared decision-making helps ensure sessions feel relevant and useful rather than one-size-fits-all.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility for this kind of work. Video calls let the therapist and client see each other for deeper conversation and real-time skill practice. Phone sessions can fit a short check-in or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging provide brief coaching or ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier to keep regular contact and maintain momentum toward calmer reactions and better mood management.
Questions people ask about Todd
What problems does he help with?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, bipolar mood shifts, depression, and ADHD, along with related issues like panic, social anxiety, isolation, and impulse control.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques in a warm, conversational way that focuses on naming feelings, spotting patterns, and building simple skills to reduce reactivity.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 17 years of professional experience working with people on mood, anxiety, anger, and related concerns.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does he use?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on therapist availability.