John Gonzales, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About John Gonzales

Focus areas

Anger Management

Divorce Counseling

Self Esteem Issues

Anxiety

Life Coaching

Stress

Depression

Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know John Gonzales

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LSCW) with a Master's in Social Work from the University of Southern California. I am passionate about supporting my clients through challenges and adversity. I believe we can all overcome, grow, and heal to experience joy and well-being in our lives. Together, we will create a treatment plan based on your goals and priorities. My approach involves working within the components of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT): mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness (communication), distress tolerance, and emotional regulation. I work with clients who experience anger issues, depression, anxiety, and trauma (PTSD). Acceptance and change can be difficult to navigate; my goal is to provide psychoeducation that helps clients live in the present. I focus on teaching skills to improve communication, emotional regulation, and to overcome current and future stressors. I provide an environment where clients feel safe and supported. My approach is client-centered-I will meet you where you are with empathy, open-mindedness, positive regard, and without judgment. My compassion and empathy as a clinician come from my own mental health journey, having overcome my share of challenges and adversity. I believe we all have unique experiences, and I am passionate about assisting clients in navigating their path to becoming the best version of themselves. Goal setting is guided by your priorities. What issues or barriers are you trying to improve or overcome? We all have strengths that can be used to take measurable steps toward achieving treatment goals. Our first session will always include empathy and support. The therapeutic alliance between clinician and client is extremely important to me. I commend you for taking the courageous step of seeking mental health services that can lead to positive change, joy, and well-being.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. West

Education and training

University of Southern California, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1689368847

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What practice does John Gonzales work with?

John Gonzales works with Rula Health - L.A. West.

What are common reasons for patients to see John Gonzales?

John Gonzales frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for John Gonzales on their profile.