Maribel Higuera, LMFT

Maribel Higuera, LMFT

Psychotherapist
CA
5.00
“She is very sweet and gentle. She’s also extremely patient and understanding in high stressful situations and knows how to handle it well.”
Penelope S.February 3, 2026
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00
“She is very sweet and gentle. She’s also extremely patient and understanding in high stressful situations and knows how to handle it well.”
Penelope S.February 3, 2026Video visit

About Maribel Higuera

Focus areas

Coping Mechanism Development
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Women's Mental Health Issues
Marriage Counseling
Racism Issues
Work-Related Counseling
Mood Disorders
Stress

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based
Emotionally Focused
Christian Counseling
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Coaching
Narrative

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Maribel Higuera

Hi there, I'm Maribel! Welcome, making space to notice your thoughts and feelings is not always something that comes naturally, and I congratulate you for considering options that can support you at this time. My hope is to join you in making this journey meaningful. I specialize in addressing negative thoughts or worries that can arise from life transitions, stress, or trauma. I focus on collaborating with you to understand your unique circumstances and tailor each session to your specific goals and needs. Whenever you are ready to begin, I am here to support you with a safe and compassionate space. My approach I consider your personal struggles and draw from various approaches, such a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Narrative therapy. These approaches assist us in identifying thought patterns and personal narratives that keep you stuck or convince you that the present situation is insurmountable. I also believe in the mind/body connection and implement skills to address physical reactions that may convince you to continue to avoid particular situations. Together, we will design a specific growth plan that will propel you to reach your goals. My focus Are you stuck with self-doubt and worry, and ready to understand what is keeping you in this current space? I work with individuals who are struggling with trauma, life transitions, anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties, and are ready to discover options and alternatives to these current struggles. My communication style I prioritize compassion and transparency in my communication with you. Working at your pase, ensuring that you are clearly understand are drawing meaning from our conversations. You can expect a space where you will be heard through active listening and curious questions and reflections will implemented to assure your story is privileged and understood. When difficult moments arise, I will join you with a calm and empathic demeanor.

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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
Women's Mental Health Issues
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Mood Swings
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

NPI number

1447504717

Patient reviews

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5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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She is very sweet and gentle. She’s also extremely patient and understanding in high stressful situations and knows how to handle it well.
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Maribel Higuera frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Maribel Higuera on their profile.

What languages does Maribel Higuera speak?

Maribel Higuera speaks English and Spanish.

How do patients rate Maribel Higuera in reviews?

1 patients have reviewed Maribel Higuera. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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