Todd Mangini

Todd Mangini is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 20 years of clinical experience. He is a 67-year-old gay man who uses he/him pronouns. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, and the challenges that come with life changes.

He often supports parents facing parenting stresses and people caring for aging relatives. He also helps those navigating relationships with loved ones who have serious mental illness. Todd focuses on practical ways to make daily life feel more manageable and improve relationships with others and with yourself.

Todd favors clear conversation and a respectful, nonjudgmental atmosphere. He helps people name what they are feeling, notice how thoughts and body sensations connect, and try new responses that feel right for them. Sessions aim to build self-esteem and restore forward momentum when life feels stuck.

He draws on approaches that include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. These methods are used to address stress, grief, addiction concerns, anger, intimacy-related problems, sleep issues, and career or purpose questions among other areas.

Todd sees therapy as a collaborative process. He will listen to what matters to you, then work together to set realistic goals and steps you can take between sessions. The focus is on small, practical changes that add up over time.

How Todd’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Todd uses client-centered therapy to follow what matters most to each person. This approach means the therapist listens closely, reflects what he hears, and supports clients as they decide their own path forward. It is helpful for people who want a respectful, accepting space to talk through problems.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is another part of his work. CBT focuses on identifying common thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving. It can be useful for anxiety, anger, sleep problems, and managing stress in daily life.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Todd will talk with each person about their goals, needs, and preferences, then try methods that fit. He checks in as therapy progresses and adjusts the plan based on what is or is not working.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule and cut down travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins or phone options when bandwidth or quiet time is limited. Ask about the available session formats and scheduling when you complete the short matching questionnaire.