Marlene has been a dedicated mental health service provider in underserved Bay Area communities in outpatient mental health and school-based settings since 2009. Marlene has a background in social work and clinical experience serving individuals and families in the monolingual Spanish-speaking, Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Marlene utilizes interventions grounded in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Reflective Practice and Mindfulness to support clients in building emotional regulation and interpersonal skills to develop their ability to engage meaningfully in relationships with others. Marlene believes individuals have the tools necessary to overcome challenges internally and provides a safe, therapeutic environment in order to support a client’s ability to access these internal resources and progress towards their therapeutic goals.
Education
- Master’s Degree, Counseling Psychology, University of San Francisco, 2016
- Bachelor’s Degree, Social Work, San José State University, 2010
Licenses
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #121272
Professional Affiliations
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Languages
- Spanish
- American Sign Language
