I am licensed in California with 20 years of professional work experience. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
CA LMFT 46194
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Maribel is great. She’s really flexible and really easy to talk to. She makes you really comfortable and is really helpful with helping you work through what needs to be worked through. I recommend her to everyone.
Written on Feb 18, 2024 after therapy with Maribel for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and adhd