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David Meza

Compassionate therapy focused on practical change

LCSW California

Experience
16 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About David

David Meza is a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. He focuses on creating a collaborative therapeutic relationship grounded in authenticity, compassion, and trust, and tailors interventions to each person’s needs.

Background and approach

David emphasizes practical coping skills alongside deeper work to address wounds from past abuse, grief, and challenges such as parenting, addiction, or mood disorders. He draws from evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based practices, motivational interviewing, and client-centered principles to guide treatment.

Over his career he has worked with diverse concerns such as panic, post-traumatic stress, compassion fatigue, codependency, and multicultural issues, and he provides services to residents of California. David’s approach blends skill-building with exploration of underlying patterns so clients can navigate life changes with greater clarity and resilience.

Practical approaches for online therapy and healing

David integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into online work to address both symptoms and values-based living. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, panic, and mood symptoms. ACT supports learning to live in line with personal values while accepting uncomfortable feelings, which can be useful for grief, trauma-related distress, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He partners with clients to explore which techniques feel most helpful, combining skill-building, mindfulness practices, and client-centered listening to tailor a plan that aligns with each person’s goals and preferences.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats allow for regular check-ins, between-session skill practice, and timely support for stress, parenting challenges, or relapse prevention, enabling clients in California to engage in therapy in ways that fit their daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does David commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting challenges, anger, ADHD, and related issues such as codependency and substance concerns.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
His style blends client-centered empathy with pragmatic tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, ACT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to meet each person where they are.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 16 years of experience working in mental health, including crisis management and services for veterans, and has supported individuals, families, and children across a range of concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the credential CA LCSW 98975 and provides services to clients located in California.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He conducts therapy in English and is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for online work?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so clients can choose the format that fits their schedule and comfort.
How is payment handled and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session based on his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Co-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English