Marisela Padilla, LCSW, TX | Psychotherapist

About Marisela Padilla

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Life Transition

Relationship Struggles

Anxiety

Panic Attack

Self Esteem Issues

Codependency

Psychological Trauma

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Compassion Focused

Brainspotting

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Eclectic

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Buddhist

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Marisela Padilla

Hi there, I'm Marisela Padilla, LCSW. I earned both my Bachelor's and Master's in Social Work from the University of Texas at El Paso. My work focuses on helping clients navigate the complexities of trauma, allowing them to tap into their unique strengths and resources. I strive to create a calm and supportive space in our sessions, and my clients often describe my style as warm, genuine, thoughtful, and adaptable. My approach I work from a collaborative and client-centered perspective, drawing from several treatment modalities—including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Schema-Focused Therapy, Trauma Resilience Model, and Brainspotting—to tailor interventions that meet each client’s unique needs. My focus While I enjoy working with clients of all ages, I typically work with women addressing complex PTSD, attachment and betrayal trauma, narcissistic abuse recovery, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, self-harm issues, and low self-esteem. My communication style I strive to create a therapeutic environment that is both nurturing and empowering, where clients feel heard, understood, and supported throughout their healing journey. I offer a calming presence that helps clients feel at ease, especially during moments of stress or discomfort. My style has been described as warm, genuine, thoughtful, and adaptable. My journey to mental healthcare I initially wanted to pursue a career as a substance abuse counselor but chose to study social work and become a mental health therapist after completing my internship at a women’s substance abuse residential treatment center. There, I realized that addressing substance abuse alone wouldn’t get to the root of the problem, which often involved underlying mental health disorders or unresolved trauma. Since then, I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of treatment settings serving individuals in crisis or dealing with trauma-related issues.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Houston

Education and training

University of Texas at El Paso, Master's in Social Work
University of Texas at El Paso (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1275135444

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What practice does Marisela Padilla work with?

Marisela Padilla works with Rula Health - Houston.

What are common reasons for patients to see Marisela Padilla?

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