Schedule with Cassidy

Cassidy Mangio-Gonzales, MS, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #LMFT-154901
(760) 307-4605

Therapy is more than treatment – it’s transformation. It’s a journey toward wholeness, freedom, and living the truth of who God created you to be. I’m here to walk beside you as you grow stronger in your faith, your relationships, and your sense of self. Whether you’re seeking support for anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship issues, emotional overwhelm, or feeling disconnected from your purpose, I’m here to walk with you – offering a space that’s soul-honoring and full of grace. I believe that each of us carries God-given strength and resilience, and that with the right support, we can uncover healing, restore relationships, and walk confidently in our identity and purpose.

Carlsbad – Thu & Sat
Online Counseling – Thu & Sat

About Cassidy

I offer professional Christian counseling for children, teens, adult individuals, and families. In this space, you are seen, valued, and supported. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and rooted in the belief that healing involves more than just the mind – it involves the body, the spirit, and the systems around us. I don’t just focus on problems – we focus on goals, growth, and healing. With God’s guidance and direction, I will help you gain insight, find new perspectives, and take actionable steps toward the life you want to create.

My Goal as a Christian Counselor

My goal is not just to help you “get through” but to empower you to thrive – to live with clarity, purpose, and peace. In our time together, we’ll focus on the big picture, emphasizing your God-given strengths and how all the components of who you are work together. My aim is for you to strengthen your sense of identity in Christ and develop the tools you need to overcome whatever challenges you face.

What I Offer in Christian Counseling

I strive to be a compassionate, nonjudgmental presence, offering hope, truth, and grace to those navigating darkness, doubt, or disconnection. I offer a holistic and integrative approach that honors the mind-body-soul connection. Together we will work to develop deeper awareness, connection, and healing by addressing not only your symptoms, but the systems – both internal and relational – that shape your experiences. With faith as our foundation, we’ll work toward lasting change from the inside out.

My Approach to Christian Counseling

I see my role as a Christian therapist as a calling to reflect Christ’s light and love. I see therapy not just as a clinical practice, but as a sacred space where individuals and families can experience restoration, redemption, and transformation through both psychological insight and spiritual guidance.

Biography

Qualifications & Experience

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with an undergraduate degree from University of California, San Diego and a Master of Science from Loma Linda University Health.

My Call to Christian Counseling

Through my personal experience, I realized that healing often occurs when an individual has someone walking beside them, helping them see their own strength, and empowering them to move forward with purpose. I can see how powerful human connection can be in transforming pain into growth. That belief, combined with my passion for serving others, made therapy not just a career but a calling. This is where my skills, heart, faith in God, and sense of purpose align.

More About Me/On a Personal Note

I enjoy going to the beach, taking mission trips, and participating in various community service events and activities.

Services & Specialties

Areas of Expertise/Specialties

Abandonment and Neglect
ADHD
Aging and Geriatric Issues
Anger Management
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Chemical Dependency
Coaching
Codependency
Counseling for Children
Counseling for Teens
Depression
Eating Disorders
Grief and Loss
Group Counseling
Individual Counseling
Infidelity and Affairs
Men’s Issues
OCD
Online Counseling
Personal Development
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Professional Development
Psychiatric Care Services
Psychological Testing
Relationship Issues
Sex and Porn Addiction
Sexual Abuse
Spiritual Development
Trauma
Weight Loss
Women’s Issues

Relationship Issues

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I’m trained to understand relationship dynamics – even when working with you individually. I will help you reflect on patterns, identify what’s working and what’s not, and develop new tools for communication, emotional safety, and self-respect. Sometimes, healing a relationship means learning how to show up differently. Other times, it means learning to let go. You don’t have to navigate it alone. My approach is compassionate, practical, and focused on helping you build healthier relationships – with others and yourself.

Trauma

My work in high-intensity, crisis-driven environments has shaped my ability to support clients facing trauma with both compassion and stability. I’ve worked with individuals in some of their darkest moments—experiencing loss, abuse, violence, and emotional breakdowns—and I understand how trauma can disrupt your sense of safety, identity, and control.

Codependency

Through my years working in inpatient treatment settings, I’ve seen firsthand how addiction and codependency are deeply intertwined. Where there’s substance use, there’s often a parallel struggle with boundaries, identity, and enmeshment in relationships. My experience in this environment taught me to look beyond surface symptoms and into the relational patterns that keep people stuck.

Codependency isn’t just about “being too nice” or “putting others first”—it’s often a survival strategy rooted in trauma, fear of abandonment, or the belief that our worth is tied to caretaking or control. I help clients untangle these patterns with compassion and clarity. We work on building self-trust, setting healthy boundaries, and rediscovering who they are outside of someone else’s needs or chaos.

Sex and Porn Addiction

Working with individuals who have committed sexual offenses taught me how to hold space for difficult conversations with empathy, accountability, and structure. It gave me a deeper understanding of the complexity behind sexual behavior – how trauma, shame, secrecy, and unmet emotional needs can feed unhealthy patterns. If you or someone you love is struggling with sex or pornography addiction, help is available. Contact our office today.

Individual Counseling

Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship issues, or feeling disconnected from your purpose, I will meet you where you are. My approach is warm, grounded, and collaborative. I don’t just focus on problems – we focus on goals, growth, and healing. I help you gain insight, find new perspectives, and take actionable steps toward the life you want to create.

Payments & Forms

Sessions: I offer 53-minute sessions. Sessions can be held more than once per week, weekly, or every other week. Scheduling options are discussed in greater detail during your Risk-Free Initial Session.

Availability (by office location):

Carlsbad – Thursday and Saturday
Online Counseling – Thursday and Saturday

Fees: I offer a Risk-Free Initial Session for individuals and groups looking to pursue counseling with me. Please note that there is a fee for the Risk-Free Initial Session as it is a clinical hour and reimbursable to most insurance companies, but if you choose not to reschedule and continue therapy after the initial session, the entire fee for the session will be waived. For ongoing treatment, the full fee per session is required at the time of service.

Insurance: As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), most insurance companies will reimburse for a portion of my services (as an Out-of-Network Provider). Please consult with your insurance provider as to whether they specifically cover adolescents, individuals.

Receipts/Statements: In the event you require a printed or digital receipt, I will provide receipts for personal use, insurance reimbursement, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

Payment options: Cash, Check, or Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express). A fee of up to 4% per transaction may be added for credit card payments.

Individual Form Couples Form

Focus Areas

Abandonment and Neglect
ADHD
Aging and Geriatric Issues
Anger Management
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Chemical Dependency
Coaching
Codependency
Counseling for Children
Counseling for Teens
Depression
Eating Disorders
Grief and Loss
Group Counseling
Individual Counseling
Infidelity and Affairs
Men’s Issues
OCD
Online Counseling
Personal Development
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Professional Development
Psychiatric Care Services
Psychological Testing
Relationship Issues
Sex and Porn Addiction
Sexual Abuse
Spiritual Development
Trauma
Weight Loss
Women’s Issues

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