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Luis Navarro

Luis Navarro

California

Practical, collaborative therapy for everyday change

  • 6 years' experience
  • English
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Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, California ยท 115582
NPI
1316483746
Based in
California
  • Warm conversational style
  • Practical strategies
  • Focus on goals

About Luis

Luis Navarro is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps adults facing anxiety, stress, relationship strain, low motivation, and major life changes. He also supports men working through identity, fatherhood, and the pressure to manage everything alone. His voice is warm and conversational, and he focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.

Clients can expect an active, collaborative approach. He asks questions, offers feedback, and helps identify patterns that get in the way. Together they build realistic strategies aimed at everyday improvement rather than abstract theories.

Navarro draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide sessions. He uses these approaches to help people see how thoughts and behaviors connect, increase motivation for change, and set small, achievable goals.

His background includes community mental health and medical social work, with experience supporting people living with chronic illness and diverse cultural and LGBTQIA+ communities. That experience informs practical care that takes life context into account.

Sessions focus on what matters to the individual. Whether the concern is sleep struggles, grief, parenting stress, or career pressure, he aims to help clients make steady, measurable changes in their daily lives.

Approaches that guide online sessions

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and helps people try different actions to reduce symptoms like anxiety and sleep problems. Motivational Interviewing focuses on finding personal reasons to change and strengthening the drive to try new habits when motivation is low. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, practical goals and identifying what is already working so clients can build on those successes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their situation and goals. That decision is revisited as progress happens so treatment stays relevant and useful.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel and allowing more flexible scheduling. It can help people check in from a quieter location, use shorter sessions for quick adjustments, or maintain continuity when schedules change. Confirm the current session options before booking to learn how appointments are offered and what will suit your needs best.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Luis Navarro address?

He helps adults with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem, coping with life changes, ADHD, grief, sleep problems, parenting stress, career issues, depression, compassion fatigue, and related concerns listed in his specialties.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is warm, conversational, and active; he asks questions, offers feedback, and works with clients to develop practical strategies that match their goals.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has six years of experience working in clinical and community settings, including medical social work and chronic illness care.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices in California.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?

Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start therapy with him?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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