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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a Master’s degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling and over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals, families, and couples across a wide range of settings, including dual diagnosis programs, residential treatment centers, county behavioral health clinics, and law-enforcement–affiliated crisis response teams.
My work alongside multiple police departments, providing crisis intervention in high-stress and high-risk situations, has shaped my ability to remain grounded, compassionate, and effective even during life’s most overwhelming moments. I bring that same calm and steady presence into the therapy room.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Family Issues, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health
Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oxford,
Great to meet you!
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. Asking for help can be one of the toughest challenges, so congratulations on taking that first step! I’ve been practicing for 10 years, and my main focus are adult clients who are struggling with PTSD, anxiety and depression.
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Welcome to therapy, a space for positive changes to happen through understanding, healing, and growth. Whether you're navigating life transitions or supporting a loved one, I'm here to provide compassionate support. Your journey towards begins here, and I'm honored to be a part of it. Thank you for considering me—I can't wait to embark on this journey with you.
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
I work collaboratively with clients to help them better understand themselves, heal from difficult experiences, and create more fulfilling lives. Along the way, I offer both support and thoughtful challenge to help clients move beyond patterns that may be keeping them stuck.
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorders, PTSD, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Curative, Oxford, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Providence Health Plan
I’m a compassionate psychotherapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, manage emotional difficulties, and build healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oxford,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, OCD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
I am very honest, caring, real and genuine. Encouragement and support for their future journey.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health Medicare Advantage, Curative, Humana Medicare Advantage, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Shield of California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna
Anxiety, Depression, Infertility, PTSD, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Shield of California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Carelon Behavioral Health Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Carelon Behavioral Health Medicare Advantage, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
Anxiety, Grief or loss, Infertility
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oxford,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Infertility, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Shield of California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford,
My name is Mariana Nogueira, LCSW, and I am a bilingual therapist with over a decade of experience working with individuals and families navigating trauma, grief, immigration, chronic illness, and major life transitions. I received my Master’s in Social Work from California State University, Sacramento, and have extensive training in trauma-focused therapies and mindfulness-based approaches.
Over the years, I have worked in hospice care, hospital settings, cancer centers, community mental health, and with immigrant and undocumented communities. These experiences have deeply shaped my commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed therapy.
I specialize in supporting adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, burnout, identity transitions, or who feel caught between cultures.
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with adolescents and adults. I provide trauma-informed therapy for anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative, respectful, and culturally responsive. I am committed to creating a safe space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to grow.
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health Medicare Advantage, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health
I earned a Masters degree in Clinical psychology in 2014 from Antioch University Los Angeles. I have since enjoyed working with clients of all ages and backgrounds. The areas that I hold the most experience in within my clinical work, are women's issues, relationships, issues in adolescence and individuals and families dealing with autism and other disorders. I believe a collaborative therapeutic relationship built on respect, trust, and honesty creates a healthy open space for people to grow.
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
Hi, I am Dr. Cristina Bautista, Psy.D., LMFT. I have over 12 years of experience in helping children, adolescents, parents, adults, and couples. I am a mother, a military spouse, and a Latina. I believe everyone can use a little help so you may be the best person you can be. If you are being proactive or need a bit of help with current problems I will be able to provide you with tools necessary to overcome anything.
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Born and raised in the Midwest, I completed my undergraduate studies at Michigan State University before earning my master’s degree in New York City (Fordham University). I later relocated to the Bay Area to establish my private practice. While I work with adults navigating a wide range of life challenges, I specialize in supporting women through infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum transition.
Depression, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
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