Sergio Ibanez, LCSW
California · 7 years in practice
Sergio Ibanez is a licensed clinical social worker with seven years of practice in California.
License and registration
- LCSW, California
- 114575 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1972021152 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English, Spanish
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About Sergio
Sergio Ibanez is a licensed clinical social worker with seven years of practice in California. He speaks English and Spanish and focuses on practical, person-centered care. He aims to make first steps feel manageable for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and trauma.
Sergio uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. He often draws on client-centered work to create a respectful, listening space where people can speak freely.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used when patterns of thought and behavior are getting in the way of daily life. For trauma-related work he includes EMDR as one of the tools he offers alongside other methods. Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools are used when emotion regulation and coping skills are central concerns.
The Gottman Method informs his approach to communication and relationship problems. Sessions are adapted to what each person needs. Sergio tailors conversation and goals so steps feel concrete and achievable.
He pays attention to issues such as attachment and abandonment, body image, guilt and shame, and immigration-related stress. People can expect straightforward language, sensitivity, and a calm focus on small changes that add up. Sergio supports people through midlife questions, men's issues, caregiver stress, loneliness, and finding life purpose.
He works to help people build clearer choices and healthier day-to-day routines.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Sergio lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Sergio names
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Sergio blends client-centered work and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online sessions. Client-centered therapy means sessions focus on hearing your concerns and shaping goals around what matters to you. CBT focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns with practical exercises and homework.He also incorporates EMDR techniques for trauma-related concerns when appropriate. EMDR involves guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation paired with focused memory work to reduce the intensity of disturbing memories. Together these methods aim to address symptoms like anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, and trauma reactions in a way that fits your pace.
Finding the right approach happens together. The therapist will talk with you about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. From there he will suggest which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made so the plan stays useful and realistic.
Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls work well for deeper conversation and interactive EMDR-style work, while phone sessions can fit short check-ins or lower bandwidth situations. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief updates, skill coaching, or when written reflections feel easier. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, and daily life.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Sergio commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues. He also addresses related topics like attachment, abandonment, body image, and life purpose.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He practices a client-centered style that emphasizes listening and respect. He combines that with practical techniques from CBT and DBT when needed.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience working in California. That experience includes trauma-related care and mood concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
Sergio holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, LCSW, and is licensed in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can I have sessions from another country?
He does not accept international clients at this time. Sessions are provided to people located where his California license applies.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats are useful for things like brief check-ins, longer therapy work, or when camera time is not needed.
How does cost and starting therapy work?
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