Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 20 ratings

Maricela Gomez

LMFT, 10 years of experience

Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Virtual
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Hi, welcome. I am Maricela, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA. I believe that therapy is a journey of personal growth and healing. It takes courage and can be challenging, but you don’t have to embark alone. My hope is that, as your therapist, I can be the holder of hope and a source of support. After obtaining my Master's in Counseling degree in 2015, I have had a wide range of experience. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults and families as they work through a wide range of issues including traumatic experiences, grief, depression, and anxiety.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session we will begin with an introduction and explore your expectations and what brings you to therapy. If you're new to therapy, we will also take some time to go over what therapy entails, and, hopefully, reduce any jitters. I believe that each individual is unique, therefore, I personalize treatment and find the therapeutic modality that works best for you, your issues, and your goals.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

At the root of my work with clients is genuine empathy and human connection. I strive to provide an accepting and safe space for you to express yourself and process what has brought you into therapy. I often take a humanistic approach. I believe that you are the expert of you and your life, and you possess your own inner wisdom. My role is to guide you in finding your answers.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I have enjoyed working with clients that show up, even when it is difficult to do so. I have found that I have made the biggest impact on those individuals ready to break generational cycles. These clients have faced their emotional challenges and made a decision to reach out for emotional support.

Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 20 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

April 29, 2025

She is so wonderful. She always validates my feelings and experiences and helps guide me to the solution or what will work best for me. I always find myself feeling 10 lbs lighter in the chest after our sessions. My life is so much better now because of our regular sessions.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 31 with Maricela

April 24, 2025

Understands the needs of her client and is overall a good person and experienced.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 19 with Maricela

About Maricela Gomez

I identify as

Specialties

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Accepts

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

Humanistic

At the core of my training, about 9 years ago, has been a Humanistic approach. I have been using this approach since with many client's finding this approach to be helpful in overcoming various life challenges and improving their wellbeing. We'll utilize our therapeutic relationship to help you find your human potential, inner wisdom, and improved self-awareness.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

I have been implementing Mindfulness-Based Therapy into my practice for over 8 years. Applying mindfulness strategies into therapy (specifically CBT), has assisted many clients in regulating their emotional disturbances and has led to improved well-being. Using deep breathing, guided imagery, progressive muscle relaxation, meditation (amongst other mindfulness-based approaches) has assisted clients manage Anxiety and Depression symptoms.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I have applied Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) over the past 3 years to assist some clients with Anxiety and Depression symptoms. CBT has assisted these client's in identifying cognitive distortions and challenging/reframing these to assist in a reduction in intensity of symptoms. Clients have learned the connection between their thoughts/beliefs, emotions, and behaviors and the impact it has had on their symptoms.