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- CBT methods
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Luis
Luis Navarro is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with six years of experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low motivation, self-esteem concerns, parenting pressures, and major life transitions.
Luis focuses on practical, straightforward conversations. He asks questions, gives feedback, and helps people notice repeating patterns. He concentrates on clear steps people can try between sessions rather than only talking about problems.
He often supports men thinking through identity, fatherhood, relationships, and the pressure to manage everything alone. He also works with people facing grief, trauma and abuse, chronic illness, addiction, and career stress. He lists LGBT and family concerns among his areas of focus.
His background includes community mental health and medical social work. That experience has involved clients with chronic illness and caregiving responsibilities. He has worked with people from diverse cultural and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Luis uses several practical therapy methods to help people identify strengths and change habits. Sessions aim to build small, manageable strategies for daily life. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site's steps to begin.
How sessions work
How his approaches work in online sessions
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people test unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, manage sleep, or handle stress.Motivational Interviewing is a short-term, goal-oriented method that helps clarify personal reasons for change. It is useful when someone feels stuck or low in motivation and wants to build commitment to practical steps.
Solution-Focused Therapy centers on finding workable solutions now rather than digging into long histories. It helps set concrete goals and identify small changes that lead to real differences at home and work.
Choosing an approach is part of the work. Luis will talk with the client about their needs, goals, and preferences and will suggest methods that fit. The process is collaborative and may mix techniques from different approaches based on how sessions progress.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be run. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, shorten a check-in when needed, or avoid travel. Many people find the flexibility helpful for balancing parenting, work, and medical appointments without promising a specific format.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with at home?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting pressures, self-esteem, grief, trauma, and life changes.
How would he describe his therapy style?
His style is conversational and active. He asks questions, gives feedback, and focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience working in clinical and community mental health settings, including medical social work and chronic illness support.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.