- Anger management
- Mindfulness practice
- CBT and ACT
About David
David Meza is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 16 years of experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and related concerns. He also helps people facing parenting strain, grief, relationship problems, and challenges tied to ADHD and compassion fatigue.
David prefers straightforward, practical work. Sessions focus on what causes trouble day to day and what makes reactions like anger or anxiety worse. He uses a mix of approaches to help people notice patterns, try different responses, and practice small changes between meetings.
Clients can expect conversations that look at thoughts, feelings, and behavior together. He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thinking and on mindfulness to help with moment-to-moment reactions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy elements are used to clarify values and to guide action even when feelings are strong.
His background includes long experience with trauma, grief, and work with veterans and military-related mental health services. That experience shapes how he talks about difficult memories and reactions without assuming a single method will fit everyone.
David asks people to be realistic about steps forward. The focus is on practical tools for managing anger and stress, improving communication, and reducing symptoms that interfere with work and relationships. He invites clients to try methods and adjust them as needed.
He sees clients in California and works in English. Before scheduling, people are encouraged to follow the site's process to match and book an initial session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is about clarifying values and taking action even when strong emotions appear. Online sessions using ACT focus on identifying what matters and planning small, doable steps toward those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. In remote sessions this often means spotting thought patterns, practicing alternative responses, and reviewing short exercises between meetings. Mindfulness therapy trains attention to the present moment and noticing reactions without getting swept up by them; online work can include short guided practices and simple reminders to check in during daily life.Picking the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which methods to try based on current problems, goals, and how the client prefers to work. That might mean focusing on skills for managing anger one week and values-based action the next.
The practical benefit of online sessions is fitting therapy into a busy life, such as making sessions during breaks from work or reducing travel time. Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since the biography does not specify formats. Online work can make it easier to use homework exercises, do shorter check-ins when needed, and try new coping strategies between meetings.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, grief, parenting strain, relationship problems, and ADHD related concerns.
Which therapeutic styles does he use in sessions?
His work uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing where appropriate.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 16 years of clinical experience, including work with trauma, grief, and veteran mental health services.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices there.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats on file.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the site's See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.