Marisela Hurtado

I am so glad you're here and ready to take the next step towards your wellness! My name is Marisela, but you can call me Mari. I am a passionate, dancing, coffee loving, Latina, who is also a spooky enthusiast. I love what I do, and I love working with people. I truly believe in each person and their own abilities and capabilities. My job as your therapist is to listen without judgment, and provide a sounding board to support you in uncovering what capabilities and knowledge you already have. I believe in meeting people where they are at, and building a deep therapeutic relationship.

I utilize a person centered, culturally sensitive approach. I also believe in using a mind body approach, where together we can uncover what is stored in the body to promote healing. As your therapist, I can also offer psycho-education on coping skills, distress tolerance skills, and a solution focused approach to get you to a place where life feels manageable. I recognize that honest and direct feedback opens up the ability for growth and change, and will always offer that. Together we will investigate different approaches to get you to where you want to be and to meet your goals. We will create a space that is affirming, laid back, and collaborative to encourage safety so that you can show up fully, as yourself. I want you to feel like we are a team, because we are!

One of my greatest strengths is giving direct and honest feedback, while also offering humor at times to ease distress. I can be laid back and easy going but also will support you in deep, serious, investigative work as well. I have worked with a wide range of people who are all different ages, and have different cultural backgrounds and life experiences. I will always go above and beyond and we will figure out whatever it is together. I have experience in a wide range of therapeutic approaches.

In my first session, expect for us to get to know each other, maybe share a laugh or two, and go over what your needs and goals are for our time together moving forward. We may complete any necessary paperwork at this time as well.