At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, California / 120906
- NPI
- 1497304315
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Client-centered
- Motivational focus
- Practical skills
About Federico
Federico Godina is a licensed clinical social worker in California with seven years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He aims to make the first step easier by listening and offering steady support. His approach emphasizes respect and a nonjudgmental tone so people can talk about what matters most to them.
Federico creates a calm space where thoughts and feelings are named and examined. He focuses on what a person wants to change and on practical steps that fit daily life. Conversations are collaborative and paced to the individual's readiness to try new strategies.
His work draws from client-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-informed approaches. That means sessions often start by clarifying goals, then move to concrete skills and small experiments to test what helps. Mindfulness and breathing techniques are used when they fit the client's needs.
Federico emphasizes clear communication about goals and progress. He checks in regularly about what is working and what needs to shift. The process is meant to build hope and practical tools, not to push quick fixes.
People who reach out can expect straightforward guidance and a steady, respectful presence. Federico supports people as they sort through hard feelings, make decisions, and practice new ways of coping.
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How therapy approaches work in online sessions
Federico uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change, and to move toward those changes at a comfortable pace. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and building motivation rather than pushing advice.
He also uses client-centered therapy, which puts the person's experience at the center of sessions. That means the conversation follows what feels most important to the client, with the therapist offering empathy and support. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thought patterns and try practical experiments to test new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Federico will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, values, and daily life. He adapts techniques over time based on what helps and what does not, so the plan changes as progress is made.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm the specific session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with the therapist during intake about what will work best for timing and format. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesControl issuesDivorce and separationFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSex addictionSexualityYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Federico commonly address?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem concerns, and depression. He also works on related issues such as attachment, abandonment, body image, and relationship challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and nonjudgmental. Federico listens first, then helps set clear, achievable goals and practices to reach them.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience as a clinician working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an LCSW and is licensed in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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