Philippa Mariner, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Philippa!

I am a strength-based therapist because I believe in and like to build on the inherent strength of a person. I work to support, encourage, and empower you to recognize and use your own capabilities.

My focus

I work with couples who are separated or going through divorce to establish parenting plans. I address depression, anxiety, and trauma from domestic violence. I am comfortable working with individuals struggling with problems related to their social environment.

My approach

I use strength-based and cognitive-behavioral therapy. I use reality and humanistic therapy. I believe that people are the experts of their lives, and my purpose as a therapist is to support, encourage, and empower people to empower themselves.

My communication style

I believe it is vital for people to feel comfortable in my presence. I want you to feel validated and to know that your thoughts and feelings are respected and heard. I am comfortable with silence and unconditionally accept people without judgment.

My journey to mental healthcare

I worked in corrections before transitioning to therapeutic work with juveniles in detention. I then provided crisis assessments and worked in community mental health, which deepened my awareness of family strength and self-determination. I love being in this field and am driven to inspire hope.

My goals for you

I can set goals for what they want to achieve, but as therapy proceeds, I understand that goals can change due to the fluidity of therapy.

Our first session

You will receive a big smile and a warm welcome. During our first sessions, we discuss what brought you to therapy and what you are hoping to achieve. Throughout our session together, you will know that you are safe, supported, and that your thoughts and feelings are respected.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Christian Counseling

Compassion Focused

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Gestalt

Humanistic

Reality Therapy

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

Body Positivity

Cancer

Educators

Gay

HIV/AIDS

Immune-Disorders

LGBTQIA+

Little Person

Police/Fire/First Responders

Queer

Racial Justice

Sex Worker

Single Mother

Transgender

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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

Education

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

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Philippa Mariner