Hi there, I'm Mariela!
I am a bilingual, first-generation eldest daughter of immigrants and a Latinx therapist with a passion for connection. I hope to help heal generational trauma, teach concrete tools for coping with life’s challenges, and help you feel seen and heard.
My focus
I have worked with young adults, adults, and older adults who face issues such as aging, Alzheimer's, anger management, anxiety, chronic illness, coping skills, depression, family conflict, grief, job stress, life transitions, panic attacks, relationship issues, and stress.
My approach
My approach to therapy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Self-compassion, Solution-focused, Motivational interviewing, and Polyvagal theory.
Expertise
Specialties
Treatment approaches
Focus populations
BIPOC
Cancer
First Generation American/Immigrant Parents
LGBTQIA+
+ 4 moreTherapy types
- Individual Therapy
Ages served
- Adults
Practice
Accepted insurance providers
- TRICARE West (TriWest Healthcare Alliance)
- Aetna
- All Savers
- Allegiance
- Allied
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Southern California.
Sessions
60 minutes
Virtual sessions