Therapist profile
Javier Zuniga, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Trauma
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, California / 22661
- NPI1629560610
- Experience26 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma work
- Spanish and English
About Javier
Javier Zuniga is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 26 years of experience. He is fluent in English and Spanish. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and anger, among other concerns.
Javier works in a direct, conversational way. He treats clients as the experts on their own lives and focuses on practical steps they can try between sessions. Conversations look at what sparks anger or stress, how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going, and which patterns around relationships add pressure.
He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map thoughts and actions, and uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how relationships shape responses. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps when emotions get stuck in close relationships, and EMDR can be part of work on trauma when appropriate. Javier blends these approaches to address the problem at hand rather than sticking to a single method.
People bring a wide range of concerns, from substance use and ADHD to grief, intimacy issues, and multicultural stress. He has also focused on first responder issues, infidelity, intellectual disability, and compassion fatigue over his career. This breadth gives him experience with many different kinds of life stressors.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Javier helps clients set clear aims and tracks progress over time. If you prefer Spanish, he can work in that language as well.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships affect the way people respond to stress and anger. In an online session this can mean mapping relationship patterns and practicing different ways of connecting with others.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down upsetting moments into thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online work often focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying small behavior experiments between sessions.
EMDR, when used, targets trauma-related memories by guiding a person through structured processing. In remote sessions this involves repeated, focused attention on troubling memories combined with therapist-led techniques to reduce distress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Javier will help figure out which methods fit best based on your goals and preferences. The choice is collaborative and may change as progress is made.
Practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting therapy into a busy schedule and making it easier to keep appointments during work breaks or travel. If you plan to work together, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking so you know how sessions will be conducted.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
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What kinds of anger issues are addressed?
He supports people who snap at loved ones, struggle with workplace frustration, build resentment, or face anger after traumatic events.
How would he approach anger in sessions?
He uses practical conversation, tracking triggers and responses, and applies techniques from CBT and attachment-based work to change patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 26 years of professional experience working with a broad range of concerns including trauma, addictions, and relationship issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Can sessions be done in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does he accept clients outside the United States?
He does accept international clients.
How are session logistics and cost handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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