Sergio Ibanez

Compassionate therapy grounded in CBT and client-centered care

LCSW California

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English, Spanish

About Sergio

Sergio Ibanez draws on a client-centered framework informed by cognitive behavioral tools to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma.

Background and approach

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with seven years of professional experience working with concerns such as relationship challenges, self-esteem, and recovery from abuse. Sergio adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person's situation and priorities, offering practical strategies alongside empathic listening.

His background includes using EMDR for trauma processing and evidence-based methods like DBT skills and the Gottman Method to address communication and relationship patterns. Sergio also supports work on abandonment, attachment wounds, body image, caregiver stress, and issues related to guilt, shame, and life purpose.

He conducts sessions in English and Spanish and aims to meet clients where they are while helping them build clearer coping skills and more satisfying connections.

Integrating proven approaches through online care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental stance and focuses on understanding each person's perspective to support growth and self-directed change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for intense emotions and relationship patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to explore goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to access consistent care from California. These formats offer flexibility for scheduling, allow follow-up and skill practice between appointments, and can help maintain momentum when life or responsibilities make in-person visits difficult.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Sergio address?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, and depression, along with related issues such as abandonment, attachment, body image, and caregiver stress.

What is his therapeutic style and approach?

He uses a client-centered approach combined with techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, EMDR, and the Gottman Method to tailor treatment to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Sergio has seven years of professional experience working with clients on trauma, mood, and relationship concerns.

What credentials and location apply to his practice?

He holds the credential CA LCSW 114575 and practices in California.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats does he offer online?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and scheduling.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Spanish