Hi! I'm a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist based in California. I received my Masters from the National University and have been practicing for 6 years. I have specialized in working with folks and their families that have struggles with moderate to severe specialty mental health. I began my training at a local Outreach, where I had the opportunity to support folks with achieving their goals, while reducing anxiety, depression and teaching folds to manage their symptoms. After 15yrs of Volunteering in the community I earned a master's degree in clinical counseling. I began working in the behavioral health workforce, this is where I began to practice the skills and provide services and support to those suffering with Schizophrenia, Anxiety, Depression, and Personality Disorders. This has really shaped my love and desire to help folks learn to live their best lives.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, I will complete an assessment that will help identify your goals for therapy. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I am compassionate and empathetic listener, who genuinely cares about your goals and how to implement them to improve your overall mental health. I will encourage you to continue to move forward, even it is small steps to achieve the big goal.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I am honored to work with those who are struggling with purpose, identity, family conflict that have created some anxiety or depression. My clients are eager to improve, but don't yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed and anxious about their futures, including work, relationship, careers.

About Marie Cholula

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