- Stress and anxiety
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness tools
About Federico
Federico Godina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with seven years of professional experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses related concerns such as impulsivity, guilt and shame, and issues around commitment and infidelity.
Federico keeps sessions direct and practical. He listens first, then helps people name patterns that are causing trouble. He works to reduce reactivity and build clearer ways of responding when anger or frustration rise. Sessions focus on useful skills and real-life steps rather than abstract talk.
His approach blends several methods. He draws on client-centered work to follow each person's priorities. He uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and shift them. Dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness tools help with emotional regulation and moment-to-moment noticing.
People often come for help with relationship difficulties, attachment and abandonment concerns, or the stress of caregiving and blended family life. Federico also addresses body image, hoarding, and fatherhood issues among other areas. He helps people explore how past hurts and current pressures fuel anger and low mood.
Practically, sessions aim to build small, achievable changes. He encourages experiments outside of sessions and reviews what worked. Federico asks clients to set clear goals so progress can be checked and adjusted over time.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. Online sessions let the therapist and client set the agenda together, then work on what matters most in each meeting. This approach helps when anger feels tangled with relationships or attachment concerns.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is about spotting thoughts that fuel strong reactions and testing them in real life. In online work, CBT tools often include clear behavioral experiments and homework that can be reviewed in the next session. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) brings skills for regulating intense emotions and tolerating distress, useful for people who react quickly when frustrated.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose techniques based on goals, preferences, and how anger shows up in daily life. Sessions are adjusted as progress is reviewed.
The biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so clients can use time more efficiently. The focus is on practical timing and accessibility rather than promising a particular format.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He helps people who lose their temper with loved ones, feel growing resentment, or struggle with impulsive reactions. The focus is on reducing reactivity and improving how people express frustration.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His style is direct and practical. He listens, helps name unhelpful patterns, and teaches skills to change reactions.
How much experience does he have working with these concerns?
He has seven years of professional experience. That time includes helping people with anger, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California. His practice is located in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.