About Todd
Dr. Todd McGinnis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. He brings 17 years of clinical experience to work with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, and ADHD.
He focuses on creating a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through what feels hardest. Sessions are geared toward clear, practical steps that help reduce overwhelm and restore everyday functioning. He emphasizes honest conversation and steady support rather than quick fixes.
Background and approach
Over nearly two decades of practice he has helped people address mood swings, panic attacks, and ongoing worry. He also helps with problems like impulsivity, isolation, trouble communicating, guilt and shame, and feeling stuck in midlife. Men’s issues and control concerns are included among his areas of focus.
Dr. McGinnis aims to empower people to notice patterns and try new approaches to old problems. He invites clients to test small changes between sessions and to build skills at a comfortable pace.
His style is straightforward and collaborative, with attention to what each person wants to accomplish. He offers sessions in English for people located in California. Getting started involves a short questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits the client’s needs.
The work is practical and steady, intended to help people regain a sense of balance and clearer focus.
Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits
Dr. McGinnis uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building coping skills. One common approach helps people identify and shift the thoughts and behaviors that feed anxiety and depression, teaching tools to manage panic, low mood, and worry. Another approach emphasizes behavioral practice and small experiments to reduce impulsivity and improve mood regulation, which can be helpful for people with ADHD symptoms or mood swings.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. He will work together with each person to figure out which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made. The process is collaborative and paced to what feels manageable.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer brief, ongoing support between sessions and can fit into work breaks or busy days. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing everyday life.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
Also listed
- Experience
- 17 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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