I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with 5 years of professional work experience as a therapist and more than 20 years' experience as a licensed addiction counselor. I have experience in helping client's increase motivation for change, increase self-esteem & confidence, and cope with life changes. I also have experience working with clients to reduce stress, anxiety, depression as well as coping with dependencies and addictions. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey using Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioral and Positive Psychology approaches and techniques.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy
CA LCSW 101840
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Raymond has a great capacity for empathy, allowing him to understand issues from the patients framework. He engages with a patients with the intent to build tools in with patients so they can learn how to handle difficult situations on their own.
Written on Jul 05, 2026 after therapy with Raymond for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Raymond listens to me and is open to considering my feedback regarding past experiences with therapy.
Written on May 09, 2026 after therapy with Raymond for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I really appreciate the help and feedback!
Written on Apr 06, 2026 after therapy with Raymond for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and adhd
Raymond has been absolutely outstanding. I’m very grateful for having him as a therapist !
Written on Mar 03, 2026 after therapy with Raymond for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Raymond is a gentle listener who enjoys his career, he has been very positive to talk to.
Written on Aug 05, 2025 after therapy with Raymond for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching