About Todd
Dr. Todd McGinnis uses a practical, evidence-based approach to help people manage mood and stress.
Background and approach
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 17 years of experience working in California. He keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters most to each person.
Clients come with concerns like anxiety, depression, bipolar mood swings, ADHD, and anger. He also addresses related issues such as panic attacks, social anxiety, isolation, and feelings of guilt or shame.
Sessions often include clear steps to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. His style is direct and supportive.
He aims to build an open space where people can talk honestly about their thoughts and feelings. The goal is to help clients spot patterns that keep them stuck and practice new ways of coping.
Todd emphasizes small, achievable changes that add up over time. He helps people improve communication, gain control over impulsive reactions, and handle the stressors of midlife and men’s issues.
Work can include short-term problem solving or longer-term mood management. Beginning therapy is framed as a partnership.
He explains options, sets clear goals, and adjusts the plan as progress is made. Many clients find relief by learning skills to manage panic, reduce isolation, and rebuild confidence.
Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Options
Many of Todd's sessions use evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on mood and anxiety management. Cognitive approaches help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different responses, which can reduce panic, worry, and low mood. Skills-based strategies teach concrete tools for regulating emotions and managing impulsivity, useful for anger, ADHD, and mood swings.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options, test what helps most, and tailor methods to the client's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where plans are adjusted as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people communicate between sessions and fit support into busy days. These formats make it easier to get help from different locations within California while keeping scheduling more flexible.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
Also works with
- Experience
- 17 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English