Jose Legaspi, LCSW

Jose Legaspi is a California licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with nine years of clinical experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, career concerns, and major life transitions. He speaks English and Spanish and aims to make therapy straightforward and respectful.

He creates a warm, interactive space where clients can talk about difficult feelings without judgment. Sessions are solution-focused and built around the person sitting in the room. Plans are practical and tailored to what the client wants to accomplish.

His work draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas to look at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. He also uses skills from dialectical behavior approaches to manage intense emotions and improve coping. These methods are combined with a strengths perspective to highlight what already works for each person.

Jose adapts plans to each client’s situation, whether the issue is addiction, parenting strain, career uncertainty, or midlife questions. He emphasizes clear steps clients can try between sessions. Progress is reviewed together and changed as needed.

If someone is unsure where to begin, he guides them through setting goals and small first steps. He focuses on practical change, steady support, and helping clients regain more control over daily life.

Evidence-informed approaches for online midlife and life-change work

Jose uses cognitive-behavioral methods to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and then works with clients to try different responses. This approach helps when anxiety, depression, or career stress interfere with daily routines.

He also draws on dialectical behavior ideas to teach emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills. These skills are useful for managing strong emotions, cravings tied to addiction, or sudden mood shifts often seen in life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. He will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is working and what the client wants to change.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into a busy week, makes it easier to meet between work and family commitments, and reduces time spent traveling. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or sessions focused on practicing specific skills between meetings.