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Luis Cardozo, LCSW

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Cultural Identities

About Luis Cardozo, LCSW

You’re the guy who has it together—on paper, at least. Good job, responsible, maybe a father or partner. But inside? Different story. The overthinking won’t stop. You snap, shut down, or just feel off—disconnected from who you want to be.

Or maybe you’re a teen stuck between everyone’s expectations and figuring out who you actually are. School pressure, identity questions, cultural dynamics—you’re handling it, but barely.

Many of my clients are men and young men—especially Latino—balancing achievement, family expectations, and identity. Maybe you’re navigating fatherhood, performance pressure, or being first in your family to “make it.” Or you’re trying to make your family proud while finding your own path. Nobody knows you’re struggling because you keep it together on the outside.

How I Work

We figure out what’s driving the stress, challenge stuck thoughts, and build tools you use tomorrow — using CBT and ACT as the framework.  You’ll learn to regulate emotions, make clear decisions, and think under pressure. This isn’t “tell me about your childhood” therapy. It’s structured, practical, growth-focused. We identify the problem, address it, move forward. Sessions in English or Spanish via video throughout California.

What Makes This Different

I’m a Mexican American guy and a dad. I get how masculinity, family expectations, and identity shape everything—whether you’re an adult managing it all or a teen finding your place. I know what it’s like being caught between cultures, carrying family expectations, feeling like you can’t show weakness.

I won’t make you sit in circles talking about feelings. But I will create a space where you can be straight with me, and I’ll be straight with you. Accountability and support. No BS. We work together—you bring honesty and willingness, I bring structure and tools.

Who This Is For

Men and young men ready to do something different. Tired of spinning your wheels, same patterns in relationships or work/school, performing instead of living. You want practical solutions, not endless processing. You’re willing to be challenged and hold yourself accountable.

Techniques/Modalities

  • Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Strengths Based
  • Trauma-Focused CBT

Specialties

  • Abandonment
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • College Students
  • Depression
  • Identity Issues
  • Self-Esteem

Office Details

  • Free Consultation
  • Headway Provider
  • Online Services

Licenses

License

Licensed Clinical Social Work

License Number

123147

State Issued

CA

Education

California State University, Long Beach
  • Master of Social Work

States Licensed In

California

Fees

$100-200

Insurance

Aetna
Optum
Quest Behavioral Health
UnitedHealthcare
  • Aetna
  • Optum
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare

Practice Details

Therapist Languages

Hablo Español

Services For

Individuals

Client Age

Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
Young Adults (18-25)
Adults

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“Your email will be sent to the mental health professional. Latinx Therapy does not read your email. Please note that email communication may not be entirely secure. Sending an email through this page does not guarantee that the recipient will receive, read, or respond to it and spam filters could prevent its delivery. We recommend you follow-up via the mental health therapist’s practice if you do not hear back.”

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