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- Stress management
- Anxiety support
- Life changes
About Marisela
LCSW in California with 5 years of experience, Marisela Calvillo Espinoza focuses on stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She works in English and brings both professional experience and personal perspective as a first generation Latina.
Marisela uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage worry and regain confidence. She aims to create an open environment where clients can talk about thoughts and feelings without judgment. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear steps users can try between meetings.
Her work often centers on building coping strategies for life changes and daily stressors. She helps people identify patterns that undermine motivation and self worth, then practices alternative behaviors and small experiments to test new approaches. Conversations include problem-solving, thought awareness, and activity planning.
Marisela also addresses compassion fatigue by helping people recognize signs of burnout and restore sustainable routines. Her background as a first generation Latina informs her understanding of cultural stressors and family expectations when relevant to a client’s concerns. She integrates that perspective into practical coping work rather than broad cultural statements.
People choosing to work with her should expect clear goals and collaborative planning. Marisela uses a direct, conversational style and checks in about what is or isn’t working. She asks clients to try skills between sessions and reviews progress regularly.
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Evidence-based approaches used in remote sessions
Marisela works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and behavioral change. One approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing alternative thoughts through small experiments. This helps with anxiety and low self esteem by making thoughts easier to notice and change.Another method centers on activity planning and behavioral activation to restore motivation and structure after life changes. Clients set small, achievable tasks and review results together to rebuild confidence and daily routines.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as needs shift and new priorities emerge.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking since the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. Therapists often tailor session length and focus to practical concerns so therapy can fit into everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based techniques with a practical, skills-focused approach and collaborative planning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience as an LCSW in California.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in California and conducts sessions in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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