Marlyn Serralde, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Marlyn!

I’m a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides culturally responsive, trauma-informed therapy to young adults, adults, and older adults. I support clients navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions using approaches such as EMDR and CBT. My goal is to create a warm and supportive space.

My focus

Supporting adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or stuck after difficult life experiences. Together, we’ll build practical coping skills, process what you’ve been through, and help you feel more grounded and confident moving forward.

My approach

My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I take time to understand your experiences, strengths, culture, and goals while creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can be yourself. Together, we may use EMDR, CBT, and practical coping strategies to help you process difficult experiences and understand unhelpful patterns.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, compassionate, and honest. I provide therapy in both English and Spanish, offering gentle guidance and practical feedback in a space where you feel heard and understood.

My journey to mental healthcare

As a first-generation Mexican American and the daughter of agricultural workers, I understand how culture, family, and life experiences can shape our mental health. My desire to support others through difficult moments led me to become a therapist and create a space where people feel seen, understood, and hopeful.

My goals for you

Together, we create meaningful and manageable goals based on your needs and strengths. We’ll practice helpful coping skills, recognize patterns, and regularly review your progress along the way.

Our first session

During our first session, we’ll review questionnaires and complete an assessment better to understand your experiences, needs, and strengths. We’ll also discuss what brought you to therapy and begin creating goals together at a pace that feels comfortable.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Art Therapy

Attachment-based

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Humanistic

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Psychodynamic

Somatic

Trauma Focused

+ 13 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

Single Mother

Body Positivity

Gay

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Preteens
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo (Cigna)
Ascension-SmartHealth

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Massachusetts Global.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Marlyn Serralde