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Cicada Therapy & Consulting

WHO I WORK WITH

  • Adults
  • Professionals
  • Teens
  • LGBTQ+ / Trans-Affirmative People
  • Couples
  • First-Generation and Immigrant Communities
  • Multigenerational Families

TYPES OF THERAPY OFFERED

  • EMDR
  • CBT
  • Mindfulness
  • Somatic
  • Liberation
  • Gottman
  • Jungian
  • Psychodynamic
  • Family Systems
  • Strength-Based Positive Psychology
  • Narrative
  • Eclectic

Dr. Juan Gavidia

he/him

PsyD, LMFT and Cicada Therapy Founder

Bilingual: Spanish / English

Dr. Juan specializes in working with adults, professionals, teens and couples suffering from anxiety, stress, depression and racial trauma, as well as people experiencing impostor syndrome. He’s an LGBTQ+/Trans-affirmative therapist.

In addition, Dr. Juan works with people struggling with life transitions such as aging, job loss, personal identity, and career changes.

He is a formally trained EMDR therapist (provided via telehealth), and Gottman therapist for couple’s therapy. His philosophy is to be genuine, personable and help clients successfully find the insight and healing tools to create a happier and sustainable life.

Dr. Juan received his master’s degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University and doctorate degree in applied clinical psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. His dissertation, “Phenomenological Study of Otherness” has inspired his clinical practice and passion for the field of psychology.

CREDENTIALS

  • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #101275
  • Doctor of Applied Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School
  • MA in Clinical Psychology, Antioch University Los Angeles
  • Former Member of the Board of Directors for the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)

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