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David Meza, LCSW

  • Experience16 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About David

David Meza is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on helping adults manage anxiety, stress, depression, trauma-related concerns, and the everyday challenges that erode wellbeing.

Background and approach

He emphasizes building a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, authenticity, and compassion to support clients as they work through emotional wounds and life transitions. David frames therapy as a collaborative process and adapts his approach to match each person's needs and goals.

With 16 years of experience in mental health services, his background includes work with adults, children, families, crisis management, and care for military veterans. He integrates trauma-informed techniques and wounded-parts work alongside evidence-informed therapies to address issues such as grief, relationship struggles, anger, parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and co-occurring concerns.

David holds a California LCSW credential and offers care to residents of California, tailoring interventions to help clients build coping skills and move toward greater emotional balance.

Integrating parts work and evidence-based therapy online

David often uses Internal Family Systems to help people understand and relate to the different parts of themselves; this approach frames difficult emotions and behaviors as protectors or wounded parts that can be listened to and guided toward healing. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another common element in his work, teaching practical skills to accept difficult thoughts while clarifying values and taking committed action. Client-Centered Therapy also informs his practice through an emphasis on empathy, unconditional positive regard, and collaboration to create a supportive therapeutic relationship.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. He will work collaboratively with each person to identify what methods feel most helpful, adapting techniques based on the client's goals, preferences, and progress rather than following a fixed protocol.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other commitments. These formats make it easier to maintain regular sessions and access care from home, while allowing therapists to use a range of experiential and skills-based exercises suited to each individual's needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?
He supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, anger, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related issues.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
He emphasizes a trusting, authentic, and compassionate relationship while tailoring interventions. His work often blends trauma-informed parts work with acceptance, mindfulness, and cognitive strategies.
How long has he been practicing clinically?
He has 16 years of experience working in mental health settings that include crisis management and services for veterans alongside outpatient care for adults, children, and families.
Where is he licensed and located?
He holds a California LCSW with license number CA LCSW 98975 and provides services to residents of California.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Co-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English