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My name is Marisol Nunez. I have a License in Marriage and Family Therapy. I take from different therapeutic approaches when working with individuals, I always use the Rogerian approach as my foundation because I agree that every person has the capacity to fulfill his, her, or their own potential.
My approach
The approach that I have found most helpful is humanistic and person-centered therapy. As well as utilizing the right therapeutic model to help individuals reach their goals; the therapeutic alliance/relationship is the key component. There needs to be trust and respect. My goal is for my clients to feel comfortable enough to trust me, as well as feel no judgment, and always feel understood. One thing I keep in mind when I am working with my clients is to treat people the way I would like to be treated. That philosophy is very important to me as a professional and a person.
My focus
I have experience treating issues with depression, anxiety, as well as relationship problems, abuse, parenting, grief, and trauma. I am certified in Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and CBT.
My communication style
I am always striving to create a comfortable environment for my clients. I make an effort to be flexible in order to meet all my clients' needs. I understand everyone is different, which means that I must be flexible in order to cater to what each individual needs.
My journey to mental healthcare
As the daughter of immigrant parents, I witnessed firsthand how they struggled to make ends meet. Because they were busy trying to survive, my parents had little time to provide any support or encouragement to me or my siblings. Being brought up in an environment that lacked emotional attachment and structure caused me to want to seek a higher level of awareness. I wanted to create a better environment for myself and avoid making the same mistakes my parents made. I wanted to be the first person in my family to break the cycle of violence and ignorance. I wanted to go to school and learn about the psychology of people and understand why people behaved differently.
My goals for you
I ask the client to talk to me about what they are wanting to accomplish, and I then structure that conversation by defining the goals that the client has mentioned. I then ask the client to identify the goals and explain that during therapy we will both work together to help the client reach these goals.
My first session with you
I usually start by introducing myself, and asking my clients if they have ever been in therapy. During the first session, I want them to feel at ease, and not too pressured, so I focus on their thoughts and feelings about therapy. I want to know about their experiences.
