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Javier Serna

LCSW

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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

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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+

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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

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.