he/him
Javier SernaLCSW
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Casual, Energetic, Humorous, Mindful
Focus areas
Anger Issues, Anxiety, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Immigration, Men’s Issues, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Substance Use, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
BIPOC, Indigenous Americans, Immigrants, Students
Years of Experience
8+
My focus as a therapist is to assist people in reaching their life-worth-living goals.
License number
#73375
Therapy style
My name is Javier and my focus as a therapist is to assist people in reaching their life-worth-living goals. I have been providing therapy in community-based mental health since 2013. I focus on the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy interventions while also incorporating each individual's strengths including culture to best approach treatment.
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Education
MSW - Social Work, Forensic Concentration, California State University, Los Angeles
MPA - Public Administration Health Concentration, California State University, Northridge
Interests
I am a father and I love sports. I believe some of the messages that are given in sports can be helpful and at times therapeutic. Coaches can be great motivators in helping people reach their full potential by helping individuals enhance their strengths.