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My name is Mari Verano, LMFT. My psychotherapy practice focuses on improving mental health for communities of color, immigrant communities, and anti-racist allies. My specialties are stress management and burnout prevention for teachers, health care workers, and social services professionals, addictions (drugs, alcohol, sex/porn), and women with late-diagnosed ADHD.
My approach
I commonly use CBT, DBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Strength-based therapy, and somatic therapy in my work.
My focus
I work with clients of color, children of immigrants, and anti-racist allies. I am most comfortable working with anxiety, ADHD, depression, severe stress, and trauma symptoms.
My communication style
I am directive but warm and have an offbeat sense of humor. When you work with me, you will never leave a session without tools and strategies to help manage distress.
My journey to mental healthcare
I am a former child prodigy (in music and language arts) who was emotionally abused and exploited by a narcissistic mother and enabling father. It took years of my own therapy to find self-esteem and an identity outside of what I looked like and what I could do for other people. It brings me great satisfaction to help former gifted children do the same--and set boundaries with people who do not have their best interests in mind. My own journey as a narcissistic abuse survivor, a former twice-exceptional youth, and someone with multiple marginalized identities (female, neurodivergent, Asian, and pansexual) drives me to do this work. However, I am aware that everyone who shares my identities navigates stress and trauma differently. My work is deeply rooted in the intention to empower marginalized and multiply marginalized communities, to help ex-gifted children find authentic and lasting self-esteem, and to empower overworked and under-appreciated healthcare, social services, and education professionals.
My goals for you
Goal-setting with my clients is a co-created process where goals are directly tied to each client's deepest values.
My first session with you
I will find out what you want out of therapy and meet you where you are. I take a no-nonsense, practical approach that is individually tailored to your unique strengths and values.
