La Wanda Marrero, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About La Wanda Marrero

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Anger Management

Behavioral Problems

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Anxiety

Work-Related Counseling

Affirming Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Coaching

Art Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Christian Counseling

Compassion Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know La Wanda Marrero

Hello, I am La Wanda Marrero, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist LMFT139411. I have been in practice for over 10 years. I hold a Master?s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Phoenix. My approach is strength-based, meeting you, the client, right where you are. My area of focus is stress reduction and client goal orientation. My approach I have found that video, writing, and journaling are key tools for healing and moving forward. Additionally, play, art, mindfulness, talk, and client-interest activities offer relaxation and create a therapeutic, accepting environment. My focus I work with clients who have made the decision to support themselves in making realistic changes and lifestyle improvements that decrease stress, depression, and anxiety through a trauma-informed and natural heart approach. My communication style I create a safe, trusting, and supportive telehealth experience. I am transparent and encourage honesty and self-acceptance in client decision-making and goals. I challenge a client?s therapy goals to align with their actions. My journey to therapy I created a therapeutic writing class called Start Steppin after publishing my first book, *Alice N Crackland*, in 2008. I realized writing was an essential tool in acknowledging, accepting, and giving myself permission to overcome the challenges I faced as a child. I wholeheartedly believe others can also benefit from learning to express themselves through the art of writing, presence, and therapy. It is my understanding that my past addiction and actions impacted many lives, and my journey is one of heroism encouraging positivity. The Lord?s grace and avocation are my redemption road, a bridge to healing. Having firsthand knowledge of family dynamics and dysfunction motivated my passion to become licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist. My goals for you I allow clients to define their reasons for therapy and their expectations based on the goals they have chosen.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

University of Phoenix, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1518370287

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What practice does La Wanda Marrero work with?

La Wanda Marrero works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see La Wanda Marrero?

La Wanda Marrero frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for La Wanda Marrero on their profile.