Licensed to practice in California and accepts 32 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression and 10 more.
Marlene Acevedo
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and I value using a whole-person and empathic approach in every session. As an LCSW, my goal is to help individuals improve their mental health, address relationship difficulties, and adjust to challenging life changes. I approach therapy from a trauma-informed and client-centered perspective, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused and Strength-Based interventions
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Introduction of self and role. Getting to know one another to make sure it is a good fit. Developing goals to work on together.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
When I was younger, my mom suffered from cancer, and a social worker helped connect us to resources and provided us with the emotional support we needed during the difficult times. As I worked with youth, I developed a passion to work with the disadvantaged, including the incarcerated population, which has limited support and often resources. Oftentimes, addressing mental health can help problem solve and address multiple challenges in one's life, such as substance abuse.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I have experience working with various populations ranging from transitional-age youth (15-25) to adults and older adults. I have experience working in mental health, medical social work, and substance abuse, both inpatient and outpatient. I have experience in crisis intervention and working with various units, including individuals, families, and groups. I enjoy working with those experiencing anxiety and depression, as well as grief and loss, and adjustment disorder.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
Other specialties
Addiction
Anger Management
Autism
Domestic Violence
Family Conflict
Family Therapy
Grief
LGBTQ
Life Transitions
Parenting
I identify as
Hispanic / Latinx
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Arlo
AvMed
Cash - $150 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I enjoy helping clients understand how their thoughts impact their feelings and behaviors which then helps them be more in control. When clients learn about CBT they can also learn skills to help them cope and improve their quality of life.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Life happens and knowing you are not alone is helpful. Together we can problem solve and look for solutions to get you back on track.
1 rating with written reviews
January 29, 2026
As a skeptical person I had no idea what to expect. Marlene made it very easy to just let it out. She followed the conversation offering feedback and insight. Made me feel empowered to take charge in the areas of my life I’m unsure about.