Therapist profile
Giovanni Camacho, LMFT
California
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Relationships and Anger
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 163219
- NPI1427720465
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Client-centered listening
- CBT techniques
- Trauma-informed work
About Giovanni
Giovanni Camacho is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with six years of clinical experience. He focuses on relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, career issues, and depression. Giovanni conducts sessions in English and Spanish.
He uses practical, person-focused methods in session. Conversations tend to center on what is happening now and what patterns keep causing distress. He listens for attachment patterns, communication breakdowns, and recurring reactions to stress or hurt, then helps people try clearer ways of responding.
Giovanni blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also draws on psychodynamic perspectives to look at how early relationships shape current reactions. For people impacted by trauma, he incorporates trauma-focused approaches to reduce intense memories and triggers.
Sessions are aimed at clearer communication, managing strong emotions like anger, and rebuilding trust in relationships. He helps clients practice specific skills such as managing impulses, setting boundaries, and repairing conflicts. Work often includes homework and straightforward behavior experiments between sessions.
Giovanni emphasizes collaboration - setting goals together and adjusting the work as needs change. He asks about cultural background and life context to keep the work relevant. To begin, readers are asked to use the site flow to see available online therapy options and schedule an initial meeting.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Giovanni commonly blends client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in online sessions. Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting so people can make sense of their feelings and choices. It helps with relationship concerns and emotional clarity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems active and teaches practical skills for managing anger, anxiety, and stress.He also uses psychodynamic ideas when useful to trace recurring patterns back to formative relationships. This can help explain why certain situations trigger strong reactions and guide longer-term shifts in behavior and intimacy. He discusses these options with clients and adapts the mix based on goals and what feels most helpful.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Giovanni will review your concerns, try methods in session, and adjust plans together so the work fits your needs and preferences. He helps set concrete goals and recommends practice between sessions to reinforce what is learned.
The site lets you view online therapy options and schedule an initial meeting. Confirm the current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and support therapy across different daily routines.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy problems, stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and depression.
How would he approach anger in sessions?
He uses a mix of client-centered discussion and cognitive behavioral techniques to identify triggers and practice different responses to anger.
What is his clinical background?
He has six years of clinical experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with a range of relationship and trauma-related concerns.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He holds a California LMFT credential and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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