Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
How David works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 16
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About David
David Meza is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage anger, stress, anxiety, and life changes. He works with adults who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or drained by grief, trauma, or relationship strain. His style is straightforward and compassionate, aimed at practical changes that make daily life feel easier.
He practices in California and conducts sessions in English. He focuses on building trust and an honest working relationship.
Background and approach
David adapts methods to each person rather than using one fixed plan. Sessions often include talking through difficult moments, learning skills to reduce reactivity, and developing ways to handle cravings, panic, or low mood. He pays attention to how past experiences affect present reactions and coping.
With 16 years as an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - he has worked in settings that included veteran services and crisis response. That background informs his approach to complicated stress, trauma, and co-occurring issues like substance concerns or mood disorders. He aims to make therapy feel relevant and doable for everyday life.
David commonly uses methods that help people notice thoughts, accept hard feelings, and take steps toward valued goals. He also draws on client-centered listening to understand each person’s priorities. In sessions he combines practical exercises with time to process difficult emotions.
People who choose him usually want a collaborative therapist who offers clear tools and steady support while they work through anger, self-esteem, parenting strain, or grief. He helps chart small steps that build toward longer-term change.
What David works with
Everything David lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in David's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Young adult issues
Approaches David lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and how they shape online work
David often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and then take small actions toward what matters. ACT can be useful for anger, anxiety, and coping with life changes.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking that increase distress and to practice different responses. CBT is helpful for panic, mood concerns, and problems with worry or behavior that feed stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. He works collaboratively to match methods to a person's goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands. Together they try strategies, see what helps, and adjust as needed so sessions fit practical needs and personal values.
Online sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is good for a fuller conversation; phone can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging make brief check-ins or ongoing support easier to fit around work and parenting. These options aim to make it easier to use therapy regularly and to keep working on skills between sessions.
Questions people ask about David
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and anger, plus related issues like parenting strain and substance concerns.
What is his therapeutic approach and style?
He blends acceptance and commitment ideas with client-centered listening and cognitive behavior tools to teach skills and process emotions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 16 years of experience working in mental health settings, including work that involved veterans and crisis management.
What credentials and region apply to his practice?
He is an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - practicing in California and follows state licensing requirements.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.