William Famularo, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About William Famularo

Focus areas

Anger Management

Coping Mechanism Development

Relationship Struggles

Anxiety

Depression

Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness

Behavioral Problems

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know William Famularo

I create a space for you to process life challenges and work towards your therapeutic goals. I understand that asking for help is not easy. I focus on making the therapeutic process as smooth and supportive as possible. My approach I prioritize meeting you where you are and tailor my approach accordingly to help you on your therapeutic journey. I use cognitive-behavioral therapy and other modalities to help you identify supportive strategies. Our thoughts, emotions, past experiences, and behaviors shape how we navigate life. My focus I work with adults navigating stress, anxiety, depression, life changes, grief, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. My communication style My communication style is mindful, empathetic, non-judgmental, and strength-based. I use active listening, reflective listening, clarifying questions, and collaboration to best understand your experiences and provide support. My journey to mental healthcare My journey into mental healthcare has been driven by a desire to help others. I initially worked with youth and families through cognitive behavioral intervention, and have since expanded to support adults with chronic illness, limited resources, and older adults with limited supports. My goals for you I work collaboratively with you to identify therapy goals you wish to accomplish. My goal is to create a safe space for you to feel supported and receive the tools needed to achieve your goals. My first session with you During our first session, we will focus on building a trusting therapeutic relationship, exploring what brings you to therapy, working collaboratively with you on identifying your therapeutic goals. I understand the first few sessions can feel intimidating and bring uncertainty, my goal is to make things as comfortable as possible and provide a saf.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Peer Relationship Struggles

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Peer Relationship Struggles

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

California State University Long Beach, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1003195991

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with William Famularo?

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Is William Famularo accepting new patients?

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What practice does William Famularo work with?

William Famularo works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see William Famularo?

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