Dr. Arthur Magana, CA Psychologist
Practical, experienced psychologist for parenting concerns
Book with Arthur- Years in practice
- 26
- Credentials
- CA Psychologist
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Arthur
Dr. Arthur Magana is a California psychologist who blends practical psychotherapy with a straightforward, human approach. He draws on decades of clinical work to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting concerns, and relationship or intimacy-related issues.
He trained at several Bay Area programs and has over 26 years of experience in mental health care. That background includes work in child protection, early child development, foster care and adoption, inpatient psychiatric settings, and programs for bipolar spectrum concerns.
Background and approach
This range informs how he looks at a person's life and struggles as a whole. In sessions he listens closely to what people say and to what they feel beneath the words. He aims to build trust, notice strengths, and use practical tools alongside honest conversation.
He also uses appropriate humor when it helps people relieve tension and shift perspective. Dr. Magana uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs, including Attachment-Based, client-centered ideas, cognitive-behavioral strategies, dialectical skills, and existential perspectives.
He explains options plainly and works collaboratively on goals that matter to the client. He practices in California as CA Psychologist 18143 and offers therapy in English. He welcomes adults who want help coping with life changes, ADHD, parenting challenges, caregiving stress, anger, low self-esteem, or complicated family history.
What Arthur works with
Everything Arthur lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Arthur helps people with.
- 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 lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online therapy with attachment and cognitive tools
Dr. Magana commonly uses Attachment-Based Therapy to help people understand how early bonds shape current relationships and reactions. This approach can clarify patterns in parenting, intimacy, and work connections and point to new ways of relating.He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on respectful listening and helping clients find their own solutions, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which looks at thoughts and behaviors to reduce worry, depression, and stress. Client-Centered work helps people feel heard, while CBT offers concrete techniques for everyday problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and tailor strategies to each person's goals, needs, and preferences. Decisions about methods are made together so the plan fits what the client wants to accomplish.
Online sessions are available by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can fit a short break or lower bandwidth situations; live chat and text help with quick check-ins or ongoing feedback between appointments. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent amid busy schedules or caregiving demands.
Questions people ask about Arthur
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, depression, relationship and intimacy-related problems, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
He takes a conversational and respectful approach that combines listening with practical tools. Sessions mix emotional exploration with skill-building from several therapeutic traditions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 26 years of experience in the mental health field, including work in child protection, early child development, foster care and adoption, inpatient psychiatry, and bipolar specialty programs.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He practices in California as CA Psychologist 18143 and provides services based in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is comfortable speaking conversational Spanish when needed.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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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