Dr. TODD MCGINNIS
Hi! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my Master's degree from California State University, Fresno, and my Doctorate from Walden University in Minnesota.
With 18 years of experience in the field, I specialize in helping individuals navigate their emotional and relational challenges to lead more fulfilling lives.
With 18 years of experience in the field, I specialize in helping individuals navigate their emotional and relational challenges to lead more fulfilling lives. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, focusing on empowering my clients with the tools they need to achieve their personal and interpersonal goals.
First session
In our therapy sessions, you can expect a compassionate and supportive environment where you feel comfortable expressing yourself. I strive to create a relaxed, conversational pace that allows us to explore your thoughts and feelings without pressure.
Strengths
As a therapist, one of my greatest strengths is my ability to create a welcoming and comfortable environment, allowing you to feel at ease, almost as if we’ve known each other for a long time. I believe that building a strong therapeutic relationship is essential for effective therapy, and I strive to foster trust and openness from the very first session.
Ideal clients
Many of my clients are motivated for change but feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, emotional reactivity, self-doubt, or unresolved pain from the past. They may want help managing daily stress, improving communication, healing from difficult experiences, or learning how to respond to life in a calmer and more intentional way. I am best positioned to serve adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, and anger. Many of the clients I work well with are thoughtful, hard-working people who may appear to be functioning on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from themselves and others.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In my practice, I use the Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders because it allows us to focus on the common patterns underlying various emotional challenges, such as anxiety, depression, and OCD. The UP is particularly helpful if you experience multiple issues at once because it addresses the shared processes that contribute to these disorders, like emotional dysregulation, avoidance, and negative thought patterns. First, we'll start with a comprehensive assessment to understand your specific emotional challenges and identify patterns in how you react to emotions and stress. Together, we’ll develop a case formulation that maps out how these patterns are affecting different areas of your life. Why This Approach? The Unified Protocol is versatile and flexible, allowing us to target multiple issues simultaneously. It’s evidence-based, meaning research supports its effectiveness across various emotional disorders. By focusing on the underlying processes rather than just symptoms, we can work towards sustainable, long-term change. My goal is to support you in developing skills that empower you to manage your emotions and enhance your overall well-being, helping you lead a more fulfilling life.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Black / African American
Man
Top specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Depression
Other specialties
Bipolar Disorder
Coping Skills
Domestic Violence
Mood Disorders
School Issues
Serious Mental Illness
Serves
Individual Therapy
Doesn't specialize in
Career Counseling
Licensed in
CaliforniaLicense 117103