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Dr. Mariel Barcebal

(she/her)
Psychologist

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Magellan, Quest Behavioral Health, and Regence BlueShield

Specializes in

Chronic Conditions, Identity Issues, Relationship Issues, Trauma, and Women's Issues

Great to meet you!

My name is Dr. Barcebal, and I'm a Bay Area based licensed clinical psychologist, specializing in treatment of anxiety, depression, stress, life-transitions, and the psychological effects of living with chronic pain and illness. I'm passionate about supporting individuals in the process of personal growth and development. I utilize a range of treatment methodologies including Trauma Informed Methods, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused methods, Humanistic/Existentialism, Positive Psychology, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral therapy in her work with adult clients.

I am first generation Filipina-American liberation psychologist with licenses to work with folks residing in California, Washington, and Hawaii. I specialize working with diverse adult individuals seeking to navigate anxiety, life transitions, and heal from pervasive patterns perpetuated from intergenerational trauma. In addition, I have specialty in providing folks with psychedelic harm reduction and integration support, as well as treating individuals who are living with the effects of chronic pain and illness.

I completed my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I have extensive experience providing individual therapy, group facilitation, psychological assessment, and mental health consultation. Furthermore, I have seven years of experience instructing psychology courses at the post-secondary level.

I help clients feel seen, empowered, and transformed, offering tools and guidance to heal root patterns and create lasting, purposeful change.

**Please note: I do not work with clients who are currently involved in or planning to pursue active legal cases, including disability claims or litigation-related documentation. I also do not provide letters for work accommodations, disability, or leave-of-absence requests.

A bit about my approach to therapy

Clients experience a highly personalized blend of therapies, including Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, ACT, solution-focused methods, and psychedelic integration. Together, we create deep, lasting changes that transform from the inside out.

What you can expect from our first session

We’ll explore root patterns of intergenerational trauma, creating wholeness, trust, and liberation while implementing meaningful action and collaborative goals.


Mariel's style is

Affirming
Warm
Empowering

Insurance carriers Mariel accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Shield of California
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Magellan
Quest Behavioral Health
Regence BlueShield of Washington

More about Mariel

PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) at Chicago School of Professional Psychology
License type: Psychologist (Washington, Hawaii), CP (Clinical Psychologist) (California)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Asian
Languages: English
Works with: Adults
More specialties: Anxiety, Family Issues, Stress, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Maternal Mental Health, and PTSD
Modalities: Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Somatic, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)