Marylou Verano, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

“Mari helps me focus on my core values and make decisions based on those rather than being influenced by fear, shame or guilt. This has opened me up so much! She also taught a whole lot about generational trauma and being a woman of color in care taker/clinician role, and how each of these make me prioritize myself last leading to burnout. This has helped me focus more on self care without guilt. Her talent and compassion combo makes her an effective therapist! I feel lucky to have found her!”

More than 1 year ago

About Marylou Verano

Focus areas

Anger Management

Mood Disorders

Stress Management

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Mood Swings

Worry

Mental Health Problem

Stress

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Art Therapy

Culturally Sensitive

Coaching

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Marylou Verano

Hi there, I'm Mari! My name is Mari Verano, LMFT. I hold a Master's in Counseling Psychology from National University. My psychotherapy practice focuses on improving mental health for communities of color, immigrant communities, and anti-racist allies. My specialties include healing survivors of narcissistic abuse (including former partners and children of narcissists), codependency, addictions (drugs, alcohol, sex/porn), and helping high achievers of multiple marginalized identities, health care workers, and teachers manage stress. My approach I commonly use CBT, DBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Strength-based therapy, and somatic therapy in my work. My focus I mainly work with clients of color, children of immigrants, and anti-racist allies. I am most comfortable working with anxiety, depression, severe stress, and trauma symptoms. My communication style I am directive but warm and have an offbeat sense of humor. When you work with me, you will never leave a session without tools and strategies to help manage distress. My journey to therapy My own journey as a narcissistic abuse survivor, a former twice-exceptional youth, and someone with multiple marginalized identities (female, fat, Asian, and pansexual) drives me to do this work. However, I am aware that everyone who shares my identity navigates stress and trauma differently. My work is deeply rooted in the intention to empower marginalized and multiply marginalized communities. My goals for you Goal-setting with my clients is a co-created process where goals are directly tied to each client's deepest values. My first session with you I take a no-nonsense, practical approach to therapy that is individually tailored to your unique strengths and values.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

National University, Master's in Counseling Psychology

Awards and publications

Marylou holds a Certificate in Clinical Neuroscience

NPI number

1063714285

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5.00

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Mari helps me focus on my core values and make decisions based on those rather than being influenced by fear, shame or guilt. This has opened me up so much! She also taught a whole lot about generational trauma and being a woman of color in care taker/clinician role, and how each of these make me prioritize myself last leading to burnout. This has helped me focus more on self care without guilt. Her talent and compassion combo makes her an effective therapist! I feel lucky to have found her!

More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

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What practice does Marylou Verano work with?

Marylou Verano works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see Marylou Verano?

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