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Hi, my name is Marina Mosson, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 18 years of experience dedicated to supporting mental health and well-being. I hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Long Beach State University. I am deeply passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. I firmly believe that every person possesses unique strengths, talents, and coping skills to overcome difficulties. My role as a therapist is to help you access and build upon these strengths, empowering you to create meaningful change in your life. I provide a supportive and non-judgmental space, offering thoughtful feedback and gentle encouragement when facing difficult decisions or complex emotions. I incorporate a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Brainspotting. As a dedicated professional, I continually expand my knowledge through ongoing education and research to ensure the highest quality of care.
As we begin our work together, my you can expect my full attention and a safe, supportive space to explore your concerns. I prioritize open discussions about the presenting issue while also taking the time to build a strong therapeutic alliance based on trust and collaboration.
With many years of experience working with individuals across all stages of life, I provide the necessary tools to help you manage life’s challenges effectively. My professional background includes work in homeless shelters, social service agencies, hospitals, nursing homes, and veterans’ services, allowing me to provide support for diverse needs and experiences.
My focus is strength-based and person-centered. I have a special place in my heart for clients who are survivors of toxic relationships and find it important to work together through past trauma, finding peace and learning new skills to move forward. I also work with clients dealing with anxiety disorders, mild to moderate depression, ADHD and relationship issues by utilizing a blend of cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy to provide interventions and support. My methods promote healing and desired change in a unique, gentle and respectful manner. Compassion, empathy and non-judgmental atmosphere is the core of my therapeutic approach.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Through ACT, I help individuals accept the difficulties that come with life. I teach mindfulness skills to deal with painful thoughts and feelings effectively so that they have less impact and influence. I also help individuals clarify what is truly important and meaningful to them (their values) and use that knowledge to guide, inspire, and motivate change.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I help my clients challenge and reframe negative thoughts by examining beliefs. We set specific behavioral goals and work on achieving them through homework assignments.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
I provide a supportive, non-judgmental environment for clients to share their thoughts and feelings as they navigate through the intricate relationship between culture and mental health. We address cultural differences and similarities and their implication on the client's views, beliefs and treatment.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
My focus is strength-based and person-centered. I have a special place in my heart for clients who are survivors of toxic relationships and find it important to work together through past trauma, finding peace and learning new skills to move forward. I also work with clients dealing with anxiety disorders, depression, mild ADHD and relationship issues by utilizing a blend of cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy to provide interventions and support. My methods promote healing and desired change in a unique, gentle and respectful manner. Compassion, empathy and a non-judgmental atmosphere are the core of my therapeutic approach.