Marisol Solano, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Marisol!

My preferred gender pronouns are her/ella. I have experience working in adult outpatient mental health settings, supporting clients through a range of challenges with compassion and clinical expertise.

My focus

I have experience working with adults with alcohol/substance use issues, trauma, mood disorders, personality disorders, and anxiety. I am comfortable treating relationship issues, depression, parenting issues, as well as gender dysphoria.

My approach

I approach therapy with care and positive regard. My thoughts are that the past influences the present, but therapy can help reshape your future. The most common theoretical approaches I use are psychodynamic, trauma-informed care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.

My communication style

I prefer a relaxed environment. I have been told I have a calm, nurturing, and comforting tone. I like to create a safe space by balancing the art of conversation with therapeutic and mindfulness techniques. You should feel validated, accepted, and able when working with me.

My journey to mental healthcare

I started with a passion for curiosity. I wondered what people's stories are, and why they act the way they do. As I grew older, I was naturally a good listener and organically allowed people to develop deeper conversations with me. I was devoted to social justice issues and wanted to focus on mental health.

My goals for you

You can expect me to care—to understand your struggles and strengths. You can expect to be heard, to be offered a new perspective, and to be reminded of the feelings of hope.

Our first session

In our first session, you can expect me to care—to understand your struggles and strengths. You can expect to be heard, to be offered a new perspective, and to be reminded of the feelings of hope.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

Educators

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

LGBTQIA+

Military/Veterans

Non-Binary

Racial Justice

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Sex Worker

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors
Preteens

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Alignment Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from California State University, Northridge.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Marisol Solano