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Mikaela Zuniga, LMFT

Mikaela Zuniga, LMFT

Psychotherapist
CA
I hold a Doctor of Social Work degree from California Baptist University and am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (License #117931), with a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pacific Oaks College. I specialize in guiding individuals through life’s crises, adjustment periods, and transitions with a focus on radical acceptance and self-compassion. My approach is empathetic and solution-focused, designed to help you uncover the resilience in your story. Together, we’ll build insight, coping skills, mindfulness practices, and self-confidence while fostering positive self-talk and compassion for yourself. I like to think of clients from a psychodynamic lens, considering how your upbringing with caretakers has shaped not only your personal narrative but also how you see the world. For over a decade, I’ve supported individuals through short-term crises and helped people with severe mental illness transition from homelessness to housing. I have also worked with families of individuals who have severe and persistent mental illness or dual diagnosis, assisting them with boundary setting, navigating the system, and learning to love their loved ones and themselves through the process. As a professional student pursuing my Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees straight through while working full-time, I understand sacrifice, challenge, and dedication firsthand. I have learned the power of resilience, time management, and pushing through discomfort to achieve long-term growth. I am very direct and real. I don’t like to sugarcoat things with fluff, but I also acknowledge that there may be things you’re not ready to dive into. I will follow your pace and lead. I walk alongside you to help navigate the waters. My goal is to create a safe, healing space where you can do the hard, vulnerable work it takes to grow and heal. My journey to mental healthcare began with my dad’s experiences.. My journey to mental healthcare began with my dad’s experiences.
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Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse
Life Transition
Self-Harm / Injury
Domestic Violence
Relapse Prevention Therapy
Stress Management
Impulse Control Disorder (ICD)
Schizophrenia

Clientele seen

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

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Humanistic
Dialectical (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Existential
Person-Centered

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Mikaela Zuniga

I hold a Doctor of Social Work degree from California Baptist University and am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (License #117931), with a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pacific Oaks College. I specialize in guiding individuals through life’s crises, adjustment periods, and transitions with a focus on radical acceptance and self-compassion. My approach is empathetic and solution-focused, designed to help you uncover the resilience in your story. Together, we’ll build insight, coping skills, mindfulness practices, and self-confidence while fostering positive self-talk and compassion for yourself. I like to think of clients from a psychodynamic lens, considering how your upbringing with caretakers has shaped not only your personal narrative but also how you see the world. For over a decade, I’ve supported individuals through short-term crises and helped people with severe mental illness transition from homelessness to housing. I have also worked with families of individuals who have severe and persistent mental illness or dual diagnosis, assisting them with boundary setting, navigating the system, and learning to love their loved ones and themselves through the process. As a professional student pursuing my Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees straight through while working full-time, I understand sacrifice, challenge, and dedication firsthand. I have learned the power of resilience, time management, and pushing through discomfort to achieve long-term growth. I am very direct and real. I don’t like to sugarcoat things with fluff, but I also acknowledge that there may be things you’re not ready to dive into. I will follow your pace and lead. I walk alongside you to help navigate the waters. My goal is to create a safe, healing space where you can do the hard, vulnerable work it takes to grow and heal. My journey to mental healthcare began with my dad’s experiences.. My journey to mental healthcare began with my dad’s experiences.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Hoarding Disorder
Mood Swings
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Stress Management
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Hoarding Disorder
Mood Swings

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Practice names

Education and training

  • California Baptist University, Doctor of Social Work
  • Pacific Oaks College, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1861934275

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What languages does Mikaela Zuniga speak?

Mikaela Zuniga speaks English.

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