David Meza, LCSW
Licensed in California · 16 years in practice
David Meza is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage anxiety, stress, depression, grief, and parenting challenges.
License and registration
- LCSW, California
- 98975 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1043658859 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 16
- Languages
- English
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About David
David Meza is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage anxiety, stress, depression, grief, and parenting challenges. He focuses on building a straightforward, trusting relationship so people feel heard and understood. Sessions are practical and aimed at everyday change rather than jargon or labels.
He draws from approaches that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, and client-centered work. Those methods are tailored to what each person needs, whether that means learning new coping habits or working through past hurts.
Background and approach
David emphasizes clear goals and steady steps forward. David has practiced for 16 years in California and has experience with trauma, compassion fatigue, anger, and addiction-related concerns. He has also supported people dealing with family problems, fatherhood issues, and the ripple effects of military-related stress.
His background includes crisis management and mental health work with veterans. In sessions he uses practical exercises, reflective listening, and values-based planning. He helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns, try small behavior changes, and build routines that reduce overwhelm.
The focus is on skills people can use between sessions. People who prefer a direct, respectful style tend to do well with his approach. He invites questions and adapts methods as progress is made.
If someone wants help sorting through emotions, improving communication, or finding clearer priorities, he offers steady support and problem-focused work.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything David lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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 names
- 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
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How these approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take realistic steps toward them even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like panic, depression, or anger. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and working at the client's pace to build trust and self-direction.Finding the right approach is part of the work. David will talk with each person about what feels most useful and adjust methods based on goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps match techniques to the challenges someone brings and changes course if something isn't helping.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for full conversations and visual cues, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit short check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflections between sessions. These options make therapy easier to fit into busy lives and allow continuity when schedules or locations change.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, anger, ADHD, and related issues such as communication problems and substance concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, client-centered approach that combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to meet individual needs.
What is his professional background?
David has 16 years of experience working in mental health, including crisis management and services for veterans, and has worked with people facing trauma, compassion fatigue, and family-related stress.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California and practices within that state.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are offered for online work?
Therapy can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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