Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Mirna Martinez Serrano, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 27631
- NPI
- 1114104338
- Experience
- 18 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- California
These details come from information Mirna 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
- Depression support
- Caregiver stress
About Mirna
Mirna Martinez Serrano is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 18 years of professional experience. She focuses on everyday problems like stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. She also pays attention to caregiver stress and communication problems.
Her approach is practical and problem solving. She treats clients as experts on their own situations and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions are straightforward and focused on what can change now.
Mirna uses clear steps to work through specific concerns. She helps people break problems into manageable parts and test small changes. This can help when anxiety or low mood make decisions and daily tasks harder.
She listens for patterns in communication and for ways caregiver roles add pressure. Then she helps people try different strategies for setting limits, asking for help, and handling responsibilities. The emphasis is on actions that reduce stress and improve day-to-day functioning.
Mirna works in English and Spanish. Her practice is rooted in practical problem solving rather than abstract theory. She encourages steady, realistic steps toward better routines, clearer conversations, and less constant worry.
BHow sessions work
Practical evidence-based methods for online work
Mirna draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on solving everyday problems. One common method is problem solving therapy, which breaks down worries into specific steps and tests small changes. This approach helps with making decisions, managing stress, and reducing overwhelm.She also uses behavior-focused strategies to adjust daily routines and habits that affect mood. These techniques target simple actions like activity scheduling, improving sleep patterns, and building brief calming practices to reduce anxiety. They are useful when low mood or worry makes getting through the day harder.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Mirna will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has worked before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is reviewed.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how appointments are arranged. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work and caregiving, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent with busy lives.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on caregiver issues and communication problems.
What is her working style in sessions?
She uses a problem solving approach that focuses on practical steps. Sessions center on identifying strengths and trying small, manageable changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional work experience.
Is she licensed and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers