Mari Santos, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Mari!

I am passionate about my work as a therapist. My approach is to build a safe space for you while holding you accountable in your own journey to growth.

My focus

I typically work with individuals who are ready to make changes in their lives while wanting to feel empowered and validated throughout their journey. I have experience working with individuals who experience symptoms of Depression, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Schizophrenia.

My approach

My approach to providing therapy is to continue to build a space for my clients to keep themselves accountable for growing into the person they would like to be. The theoretical approaches that I prefer to implement are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Strengths-Based Perspective.

My communication style

My preference in communication is to be transparent, funny, honest, and reflective. Understandably, it is hard to open up to someone new whom you do not know. Therefore, it is important for me as your therapist to establish rapport with you.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have been in the mental health field for many years and remain deeply committed to supporting clients through their unique paths toward healing and personal growth.

My goals for you

I work collaboratively with you to identify your goals and create actionable steps that align with your values. Together, we celebrate progress and adjust our approach as needed to ensure you feel supported and empowered.

Our first session

In our first session, we will focus on getting to know each other and building rapport. I will ask about what brings you to therapy, your goals, and any concerns you may have. This is your space to share openly and ask questions.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx, Prefer Not to Respond
Spiritual

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

BIPOC

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Lesbian

Queer

Racial Justice

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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) from Simmons College.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Mari Santos