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Luisa Merino

Therapist(She/Her)
11 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Life can be difficult, challenging, and overwhelming at times. I am here to partner with you and assist you in your journey toward growth and wellness. I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) licensed clinical therapist with over 20 years or experience in mental health.

My approach to therapy

My approach is client-centered, strength-based, and compassion-focused. Using modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness I tailor my approach to your mental health needs.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, I will focus on getting to know you, understanding your background, and hearing what brought you to therapy. We will discuss your goals and what you hope to get out of our work together. Most importantly, we will begin to build a trusting relationship which will serve as a foundation for a productive therapeutic relationship.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Empowering, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at California State University, Bakersfield
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Depression, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Trauma, PTSD, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish