Marilyn Mejia-Pena, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Marilyn Mejia-Pena

Focus areas

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Life Coaching

Relationship Struggles

Childhood Trauma

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Domestic Violence

Psychological Trauma

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Art Therapy

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Coaching

Compassion Focused

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Culturally Sensitive

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Marilyn Mejia-Pena

Hi there, I'm Marilyn! My name is Marilyn Mejia-Pena, and I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the past 15 years, working with children and adults impacted by trauma. I earned my Master's in Social Work from California State University, Long Beach. My goal as a therapist is to provide clients with support and effective tools to help them through their healing journey. I utilize integrative practices tailored to each client's needs, which may include Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Art, Narrative, and Somatic interventions. My approach As an LCSW and Certified Mental Health Integrative Professional, I use a client-centered approach and a variety of integrative practices to accommodate clients' emotional and cultural needs. These may include Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Art, Play, Narrative, and Somatic interventions. My focus I work with adults and children impacted by trauma, including survivors of abuse, neglect, domestic violence, victims of crime, or those involved in the child welfare system. The conditions I am most comfortable addressing are Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders such as PTSD, Acute Stress Disorder, and Adjustment Disorders. My communication style I provide a safe and supportive space during sessions where we work collaboratively to identify goals and session content that best meet clients' needs. Working with me feels like having an ally and mentor committed to helping clients process, understand, and thrive in resilience. My journey to therapy I became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide therapy services to underserved communities. I was drawn to this career because I wanted to help people impacted by trauma build resilience skills to thrive. What drives me is the privilege of being part of clients' healing journeys and witnessing their transformation into resilient, thriving beings.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. West

Education and training

California State University, Long Beach, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1437437720

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Marilyn Mejia-Pena works with Rula Health - L.A. West.

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