- Licensed inCalifornia
- License18143
- NPI 1811152861
- Experience26+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Arthur
Dr. Arthur Magana is a California psychologist with over 26 years of experience. He combines clear listening with practical strategies to help people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and relationship or parenting concerns.
He uses attachment-based ideas alongside other approaches to understand how early bonds shape current struggles. He trained at several institutions in California and has worked across many settings. That includes child protection, foster care and adoption, inpatient psychiatric care, and programs for bipolar spectrum disorders.
Background and approach
This range gives him experience with caregiving stress, chronic illness, identity and attachment issues, and complex life transitions. In sessions he listens for the feelings under the words and treats people with respect and warmth. He blends conversational, straightforward talk with skill-building tools from evidence-informed methods.
He also believes humor can help people cope and grow when used appropriately. Dr. Magana speaks English and is comfortable conversing in Spanish.
He describes himself as a father, a husband, and a teacher, and brings that life experience into therapy. His credential is CA Psychologist 18143 and he practices in California. People come to him for a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, parenting stress, attachment concerns, ADHD, career stress, compassion fatigue, and loneliness.
He aims to help people find manageable ways to address problems and to rebuild connections with themselves and others.
Credentials
- Psychologist (California)
- License 18143 · expires January 2028
- NPI
- 1811152861 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Arthur lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Arthur names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Psychodynamic 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
Attachment-informed care and practical online options
Dr. Magana commonly uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current feelings and patterns. That approach can help with issues like attachment difficulties, separation, and long-standing relationship patterns by focusing on emotional bonds and how they show up now.He also draws on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes being heard and respected while people find their own answers. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is another frequent tool he uses to identify unhelpful thoughts and build specific skills for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and then tailor methods to each person in a collaborative way rather than insisting on a single technique.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video calls allow a close conversational feel similar to in-person meetings. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options give flexibility so therapy can fit around work, caregiving, or travel while still focusing on attachment, coping skills, and everyday problem solving.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does he help address?
He works with many concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He blends attachment-based thinking with client-centered and cognitive behavioral techniques, offering a conversational, respectful approach and practical tools people can use between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has 26 years in mental health work, with experience in child protection, foster care and adoption, inpatient psychiatric settings, and programs focused on bipolar spectrum disorders.
Where is he licensed and based?
He practices in California and holds the credential CA Psychologist 18143.
Can I work with him if I live outside the U.S.?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English, with conversational Spanish available for spoken interactions.
What session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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