Marielena Gonzalez, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Marielena!

I help adolescents and adults experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, family issues, grief, and women's issues. I assist my clients in identifying triggers and uncomfortable emotions to help them build their toolbox of coping skills. The treatment modalities I utilize are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.

My focus

My client population includes adult clients. My specialty focus is treating symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and women's issues. I work to help clients navigate uncomfortable emotions and build their toolbox of coping skills.

My approach

My approach is to establish rapport with my clients, helping them feel at ease in therapy. I provide my clients with great active listening skills and empathy. I create a safe environment for my clients to be able to express themselves without being judged.

My communication style

My communication style is genuinely authentic. I strive to create a safe environment for my clients to feel comfortable speaking with me. I provide active listening to my clients without any judgment.

My journey to mental healthcare

My therapist journey began with wanting to help others, especially in times of hardship. During my graduate training, I had the opportunity to work with a wide range of populations in the behavioral health field. This experience showed me how clients can recover and grow throughout their healing journeys.

My goals for you

I treat therapy as a partnership to help my clients identify triggers and set goals to improve negative symptoms. I'm committed to providing you with the support and tools you need to move closer to your goals.

Our first session

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, and then I will provide active listening to understand your concerns. I dive into the specific challenges you are facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions. I hope to work with you soon!

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Narrative

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) in Clinical Concentration from Loma Linda University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Marielena Gonzalez