Dr. Arthur Magana, CA Psychologist 18143
Licensed California psychologist focused on healing and relationships
- Trauma and grief support
- Parenting and family guidance
- CBT and attachment therapy
About Dr. Arthur Magana
Dr. Arthur Magana is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Sacramento, California, with 26 years of experience in mental health care. He holds a California psychologist license (CA Psychologist 18143) and combines advanced academic training with decades of clinical work to serve individuals and families. His education and training include study at the University of California, Antioch University, the California School of Professional Psychology in San Francisco, and early doctoral work at the Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, along with years of additional workshops and training that shaped his multi-modal approach to therapy.
Dr. Magana has worked across a variety of settings, including child protection, early childhood development and infant-toddler mental health, foster care and adoption services, inpatient psychiatric units, and the Institute for Bipolar Spectrum Disorders in Folsom, California. He has also served as a social worker and supervisor for social service programs and on staff at numerous counseling centers, giving him broad experience with diverse presenting problems and complex care situations.
His clinical style draws on multiple therapeutic schools of thought, integrating approaches to address stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, mood disorders, and other life transitions. He emphasizes respect, listening beyond words to understand emotional experience and strengths, and fostering a sense of trust and safety as clients move forward. He brings warmth and a sense of humor to the therapeutic process and balances professional rigor with a practical, human-centered perspective.
Dr. Magana has worked across a variety of settings, including child protection, early childhood development and infant-toddler mental health, foster care and adoption services, inpatient psychiatric units, and the Institute for Bipolar Spectrum Disorders in Folsom, California. He has also served as a social worker and supervisor for social service programs and on staff at numerous counseling centers, giving him broad experience with diverse presenting problems and complex care situations.
His clinical style draws on multiple therapeutic schools of thought, integrating approaches to address stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, mood disorders, and other life transitions. He emphasizes respect, listening beyond words to understand emotional experience and strengths, and fostering a sense of trust and safety as clients move forward. He brings warmth and a sense of humor to the therapeutic process and balances professional rigor with a practical, human-centered perspective.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Arthur Magana have?
Dr. Arthur Magana has 26 years of experience in the field of mental health.
Is Dr. Arthur Magana a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credential CA Psychologist 18143, indicating his license as a psychologist in California.
In which languages does Dr. Arthur Magana provide therapy?
Dr. Arthur Magana provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Arthur Magana located?
Dr. Arthur Magana is located in California.
How can I work with Dr. Arthur Magana as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Arthur Magana through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Arthur Magana work with international clients?
Dr. Arthur Magana does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Arthur Magana cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care tailored to you
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional patterns. In practice it helps people understand trust, closeness, and separation issues, and is often useful for relationship challenges, attachment concerns, and healing from abandonment or loss. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s experience and strengths by creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space where the individual leads the pace and focus of sessions; it is helpful for building self-esteem, navigating life changes, and fostering personal insight. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; it supports people working on anxiety, depression, stress, and coping strategies by teaching concrete tools to shift unhelpful patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Magana works collaboratively with clients and with licensed professionals to identify which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. This partnership helps ensure treatment aligns with each client’s values and real-life demands.
Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to access ongoing care without geographic or scheduling constraints. These formats offer flexibility for busy lives, continuity during transitions, and the ability to engage with therapists from home or other convenient locations while maintaining a structured path toward therapeutic goals.