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Mary Lou Maldonado, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California

Recognized for high quality patient care

Mary Lou Maldonado

Accepts USC PPO / EPO Plan
Individual therapy

Rula verifies every provider’s credentials and conducts regular quality reviews

Specializes in Chronic Pain
LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Mary Lou Maldonado, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Mary Lou has a Doctor of Psychology (PSYD) in Clinical Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute and a Master of Arts (MA) in Marriage and Family Therapy from Bethel Seminary.

Available virtually|CA
Specialties
Chronic Pain
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Exploratory
Gentle
Curious

Hi there, I'm Mary Lou!

This is a space where you can speak freely, be yourself, and know you're not alone. Whatever brings you in today, we'll work through it together at your pace, in your way. You're in the right place.

My focus

I work with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, and grief. Together, we'll explore hidden emotional conflicts, recognize unconscious patterns in how you relate to others, and process painful past experiences so they stop haunting you in the present.

My approach

I use psychodynamic therapy to help you understand how your past experiences are quietly shaping the way you feel, think, and behave today. Once you become more aware of these patterns, you can make healthier choices and feel more in control. We build trust, explore the past as needed, identify patterns, and uncover hidden emotions.

Expertise

Focus populations

BIPOC
Blind
Cancer
Educators
First Generation American/Immigrant Parents
Gay
HIV/AIDS
Immune-Disorders
Intersex
LGBTQIA+
Lesbian
Military/Veterans
Non-Binary
Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy
Queer
Racial Justice
Recovery/12 Step Friendly
Sex Worker
Sex-Positive/Kink
Single Mother
Transgender
+ 21 more

Therapy types

  • Individual Therapy

Ages served

  • Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

  • USC PPO / EPO Plan
  • Aetna
  • All Savers
  • Allegiance
  • Allied

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Doctor of Psychology (PSYD) in Clinical Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute and a Master of Arts (MA) in Marriage and Family Therapy from Bethel Seminary.

Sessions

60 minutes
Virtual sessions

Next appointmentMonday, Apr 27th