Marisa Padilla, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Marisa Padilla

Focus areas

Anxiety

Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Stress

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Infidelity Counseling

Stress Management

Codependency

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Attachment-based

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Marisa Padilla

Hi there, I'm Marisa! Hey there! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in California, and I help folks in their 20s & 30s navigate relationship anxiety, people-pleasing, breakups, and dating insecurity so they can feel more confident and secure in relationships. My focus Whether you are navigating anxious attachment, relationship overthinking, a breakup, dating burnout, low self-worth, or boundary setting, I'm here to guide you toward emotional security and empowerment. We can work together to understand your emotional needs, explore relationship patterns, attachment, and identify what allows you to feel secure. My approach My approach is warm, collaborative, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive. Therapy with me is a space to better understand yourself, build security and trust, and create healthier, more fulfilling relationships. My communication style My style is a gentle, non-judgmental, and culturally sensitive approach blended with humor and creativity that ideally allows space for you to explore emotions, feel encouraged, and develop new insights. I am committed to providing thoughtful and intentional care so you feel comfortable to talk through your experiences, and show up authentically. My journey to mental healthcare I feel like the most aligned version of myself in the mental health field and love connecting with each person's unique story. My background involves work across ages, cultural backgrounds, and settings including: outpatient clinics, psychiatric hospitals, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and partial hospitalization programs (PHP). My goals for you We will have the opportunity to work together to create a realistic plan for treatment approaches that best fit your needs surrounding relationships or any other challenges. At any point in time, you're encouraged to share about what you notice is working (or isn't) so we can best meet your goals!

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Racism Issues

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

Point Loma Nazarene University, Master's in Clinical Counseling
University of California San Diego, Bachelor's

NPI number

1518469634

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What practice does Marisa Padilla work with?

Marisa Padilla works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see Marisa Padilla?

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