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Javier Zuniga, LCSW

  • Experience26 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
  • LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
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About Javier

Javier Zuniga is a California-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who brings 26 years of practice to supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and a wide range of other life difficulties.

Background and approach

He works bilingually in English and Spanish and draws on a long history of helping people move through hard moments toward more satisfying daily lives. Javier frames clients as the experts of their own stories and builds on existing strengths to address obstacles and promote change.

His approach blends evidence-informed methods with a compassionate, client-centered stance. Javier uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-based and emotionally focused work, and EMDR when appropriate to help process painful memories, shift unhelpful patterns, and strengthen emotional connection.

He encourages courage in seeking support and offers practical guidance while honoring each person’s pace and goals. Javier welcomes those ready to explore new ways of coping and living with greater fulfillment.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Javier commonly integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and attachment-based work into online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood and provides practical tools for day-to-day coping. Attachment-based therapy explores relational patterns and how early bonds shape current emotions and responses, which can help with relationship struggles, intimacy concerns, and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is viewed as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailor methods that fit those priorities, adjusting over time as progress and new information emerge.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules and access care from different locations. These formats allow licensed professionals to use the same clinical techniques they use in person while accommodating varying communication styles and practical needs, supporting consistent engagement in the therapeutic process.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Javier commonly address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, ADHD, addiction issues, relationship and intimacy problems, grief, and mood disorders.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Javier practices in a client-centered, compassionate way that emphasizes clients' strengths and personal expertise while offering practical interventions and emotional support.
What is his professional background and experience?
He has 26 years of professional experience working with people through a variety of life challenges and transitions.
What credentials and location information are available?
He is licensed as an LCSW in California with license number CA LCSW 22661 and provides services based in California.
In which languages can sessions be conducted and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer for online work?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy with him?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

First responder issuesInfidelityIntellectual disabilityJealousyMulticultural concerns

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Internal Family Systems

Experience

26+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Spanish