- 20 years experience
- Client-centered care
- Focus on relationships
About Todd
Todd Mangini is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 20 years of professional experience. He uses a straightforward approach to help people handle stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and problems that come with life changes. Todd's pronouns are he/him and he identifies as a gay man.
Todd offers practical support for parents facing parenting challenges and for people caring for aging relatives. He also helps those whose loved ones have serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder navigate care and relationships. Codependency, intimacy issues, addictions, grief, and chronic illness are among topics he commonly addresses.
In sessions Todd aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can say what is on their mind. He emphasizes listening and helping people name their feelings and patterns. That work often makes it easier to build self-esteem and to find clearer ways forward in daily life.
Todd blends talking and skill work so clients can try new ways of coping between sessions. He encourages paying attention to how thoughts, emotions, and the body connect. Mindful noticing and small practical steps are part of how he supports change.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and Todd frames therapy as a collaborative process. He focuses on concrete goals you set together and helps you track progress as you try different approaches.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Todd commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely, reflecting what a person says, and helping them feel understood so they can explore difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress.Finding the best approach is part of the work. Todd treats the choice of methods as collaborative and will help you decide what fits your needs and goals. He tailors sessions based on what you want to achieve and adjusts techniques as you progress.
If you are considering online therapy, check the available session options before booking to confirm how sessions are delivered. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel, making it easier to schedule shorter check-ins, or allowing sessions during breaks from work. Discussing goals and practical needs at the start makes it easier to set a format that supports consistent progress.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Todd commonly address?
Todd works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, codependency, addictions, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, and caregiving stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and collaboration, combined with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to build new coping skills.
What is his background and experience?
He is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with 20 years of professional work in clinical settings and private practice.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in California and holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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