Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Maricela Nunez, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 77885
- NPI
- 1578842050
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- California
These details come from information Maricela supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma-focused work
- English and Spanish
About Maricela
Maricela Nunez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 11 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. Maricela also focuses on issues like forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, and social anxiety.
Her approach is practical and grounded. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to address current problems and past experiences. Sessions often involve identifying unhelpful thoughts, learning simple mindfulness practices, and working through trauma responses so daily life feels more manageable.
Maricela brings a cultural perspective as a first-generation Latina. She pays attention to how family history and cultural expectations shape feelings and behavior. That background informs conversations about generational trauma and how it shows up now.
In sessions she encourages people to tell their story and to notice their strengths. Work can include practical coping skills, reframing thoughts that increase anxiety or shame, and steps toward repairing or letting go of painful memories. Progress is often concrete and measured in changes to routines, reactions, or relationships.
She offers support in English and Spanish. Before booking, people should confirm the current session options and formats available.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Maricela uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that fuel anxiety and depression. CBT sessions often include homework and practical steps to test new ways of thinking and behaving. Mindfulness Therapy is used to build present-moment awareness and reduce stress by practicing breathing and attention skills that can be used during hard moments.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Maricela will discuss your goals, preferences, and history and help decide which methods to prioritize. She adjusts the plan as work progresses so the methods match what you need in everyday life.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks. Some people prefer shorter check-ins or audio-only conversations when video feels like too much. Talk with Maricela about practical arrangements so sessions can fit around work, family, and other commitments.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem issues, and depression. Additional focus areas include forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style?
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Sessions aim to teach skills, change unhelpful thoughts, and process difficult experiences.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional work experience. That includes supporting people through trauma, grief, and anxiety concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California. Her practice is based in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not listed in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed?
The cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on where the client is located.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That will connect you to the next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers