Mariel Mercado-Rodriguez, LCSW - Florida Therapist at Grow Therapy

Mariel Mercado-Rodriguez

Mariel Mercado-Rodriguez

(she/her)

LCSW
11 years of experience
Authentic
Open-minded
Empowering
Virtual

Hi there, I'm Mariel. Are you struggling to navigate life's challenges? Do you feel stuck, helpless, or overwhelmed? Are you tired of going through the highs and lows of life, and feeling out of control? It's okay to admit that you need help. Seeking counseling services is a brave and proactive step towards improving your mental health and overall well-being. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I'm here to provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together, we can work through difficult life transitions, process past traumas, and develop coping skills to better manage your mood. My approach is compassionate, non-judgmental, and tailored to your unique needs and goals. Remember, you don't have to face life's struggles alone. Let's work together to help you find the peace and happiness you deserve.

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

In our sessions together, you can expect to gain insight and clarity into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I will listen with empathy and without judgment to help you feel heard and understood. We will work together to identify and build upon your strengths and abilities, so that you can face challenges in a graceful way and become the person you were designed to be. I believe that everyone has the potential to live life free and fervently, and I will help you tap into that potential. Through our counseling sessions, you will learn valuable coping skills to manage stress and anxiety, as well as gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your life experiences. My goal is to empower you to live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

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

As a woman from a diverse background, I possess a unique ability to connect with clients. I understand that each individual has their own unique experiences, challenges, and perspectives, and I strive to create a safe and supportive space where clients feel seen, heard, and validated. My own experiences have taught me the importance of being culturally responsive and sensitive to clients' diverse backgrounds and identities. I bring a strong sense of empathy, compassion, and understanding to my work, and I believe that these qualities help me to build strong and trusting relationships with my clients.

About Mariel Mercado-Rodriguez

Specializes in

ADHDAddictionAnger ManagementCareer CounselingSelf Esteem

Licensed in

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

Acceptance and commitment (ACT)

Through ACT, we focus improving your psychological flexibility by choosing behaviors that align with our core values. Often times we're unaware of what our core values are, thus act incongruently to our values and as a result struggle with guild, shame, sadness and grief.

Attachment-based

Through attachment-based therapy, we focus on building trust. This helps conditions like anxiety and depression by examining the connection between early attachment experiences with caregivers and the individual's ability to develop emotionally and relationally.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

This modality helps individuals identify their thought patters and their negative influence on their feelings and behaviors, and how to restructure them to live a more pleasant and fulfilling life. This therapy is effective for a range of issues, including depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use problems, marital problems, eating disorders, and severe mental illness.

Jungian

Jungian is a form of talk therapy design to bring together the conscious and unconscious parts of the mind to help us find wholeness and balance in our lives. Through dream analysis, word association and different forms of art therapy, were able to explore aspects of our shadow so we can fully understand and the root of our problems and how to resolve them.

Psychoeducation

Psychoeducation allows you to be an active participant in the healing process through education about a diagnosis, symptoms, and evidenced based treatment options most suited for you.

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