Todd Mangini

Todd Mangini is a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20 years of clinical experience. He uses straightforward, focused conversations to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and major life transitions. He is a 67 year old gay man and uses he/him pronouns.

Todd often works with parents who feel overwhelmed by day-to-day demands. He also supports people caring for aging relatives and those navigating relationships with loved ones who have serious mental illness. His sessions address practical problems like sleep, anger, and addiction along with deeper themes such as shame, forgiveness, and life purpose.

His style centers on listening and gently guiding clients to notice how thoughts, feelings, and body sensations connect. He draws on mindfulness practices to build present-moment awareness and on client-centered listening to follow what matters most to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools and solution-focused strategies are used to create small, manageable steps forward.

Todd emphasizes a calm, nonjudgmental meeting space where people can talk honestly about what is hard. He encourages testing new ways of coping in the real world and learning from what works. Sessions aim to improve self-esteem, ease daily functioning, and restore a stronger sense of direction.

Taking a first step can feel daunting. Todd aims to make the process practical and understandable, helping people find steady progress toward clearer goals and better relationships with themselves and others.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Mindfulness Therapy helps people learn to pay attention to the present moment and notice how thoughts and body sensations affect mood. This can be useful for anxiety, stress, sleep problems, and managing intense emotions.

Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client's agenda and experience, with the therapist listening closely and reflecting what matters most. It supports people who need a nonjudgmental space to name issues and build self-trust.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavior changes that lead to practical improvements. It is often helpful for depression, anxiety, and difficulty managing daily routines.

Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. Todd will work with each person to match approaches to their goals, preferences, and the specific problems they want to address. He encourages experimenting with techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is seen.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules require it. Talk with Todd about what will fit your routine and the kinds of sessions that feel most helpful.