- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting and caregiving
- CBT and mindfulness
About Todd
Todd Mangini is a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of professional experience. He is a 67-year-old gay man who uses he/him pronouns. He lists stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and coping with life changes among his core areas of work.
Todd focuses on helping people sort through what feels overwhelming right now. He talks with people about parenting challenges, caring for aging relatives, and supporting clients who have loved ones with serious mental illness. He also addresses grief, addictions, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and questions about life purpose.
In sessions he emphasizes a clear two-way conversation. He listens for how thoughts, feelings, and bodily responses link together. Then he works with clients to try practical steps that can shift those patterns, often drawing on cognitive behavioral ideas and brief solution-focused strategies.
Todd uses client-centered listening alongside mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques when helpful. That can mean pausing to notice what’s happening in the body, then naming small next steps to try between sessions. The goal is to give people tools they can use outside of therapy, not just talk about problems in the room.
He also brings experience supporting caregivers, people facing aging or chronic illness concerns, and those wrestling with shame, guilt, or identity questions. People who are feeling stuck after a life change or who want clearer direction about purpose may find his practical style useful.
Sessions are conducted in English from California. Prospective clients are asked to use the site matching process to schedule a first appointment and confirm current session options before booking.
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy starts with listening. The therapist focuses on understanding the client's perspective and reflecting what he hears so the client can test new ways of thinking about their situation. This approach helps when someone feels unsure about next steps or needs honest feedback about personal goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses straightforward exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing stress after life changes.
Mindfulness Therapy asks people to notice bodily sensations and present-moment experience without judgment. That practice can reduce reactivity, improve sleep, and make it easier to try small behavior changes suggested in sessions.
Todd treats finding the right approach as a shared task. He will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend strategies to try. Adjustments happen based on what works in practice rather than fixed rules.
The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting therapy around work and caregiving, reducing travel time, and making it easier to maintain continuity during life transitions. The biography does not list which exact session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work is often used to support steady, short-term skill practice and ongoing problem solving without asking clients to change their daily routines.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
Todd works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career issues, and questions of life purpose, among other areas.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses client-centered listening combined with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused methods, plus mindfulness and motivational interviewing when appropriate.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 20 years of professional experience as a Marriage and Family Therapist in California.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMFT licensed in California and provides services from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific rates depend on the chosen subscription.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.