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Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Therapy Solutions
With over 30 years of dedicated practice, I provide psychotherapy and counseling services rooted in empathy, personalized care, and evidence-based techniques. My approach combines traditional and alternative methods, including EMDR, hypnosis, and shamanic journeying, tailored to each client's unique needs. I specialize in helping adults navigate life transitions, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges through intensive, short-term therapy programs designed to accelerate growth and self-actualization.My private hilltop office in Soquel offers a serene environment for in-person sessions, while HIPAA-compliant online therapy ensures accessibility for remote clients. As both a practitioner and lifelong learner, I integrate personal experience as a mother, grandmother, and community member to foster authentic connections and guide clients toward sustainable happiness.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Therapy
Trauma Recovery
Shamanic Journeying
Online Therapy
Stress Management
Life Transitions Support
Depression Treatment
Anxiety Counseling
EMDR Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of clinical experience in mental health therapy
- Our intensive therapy model accelerates personal growth and change
- We combine evidence-based techniques with alternative healing methods
- Our therapist maintains active professional certifications in multiple modalities
- We provide both in-person and secure online therapy options
What people say
Helped me tremendously
Words in my heart
Continued healing
Lasting connection
Diverse tool kit
Services
Individual Counseling
Tailored one-on-one therapy sessions address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Clients receive personalized treatment plans combining evidence-based techniques with alternative methods like EMDR and shamanic journeying. The intensive therapy model promotes accelerated growth through frequent sessions during critical periods.
Couples Therapy
Specialized relationship counseling helps couples navigate communication challenges, pre-marriage preparation, and conflict resolution. The approach integrates psychodynamic principles with practical tools for improving intimacy and understanding. Sessions focus on creating sustainable relationship patterns and emotional connection.
Shamanic Journeying
Ancient healing practices combined with modern therapy techniques facilitate spiritual exploration and personal growth. Clients learn to access inner wisdom through guided journeying while maintaining clinical safety and ethical boundaries. This service includes access to monthly drum circles for community support.
Online Therapy
Secure HIPAA-compliant video sessions provide mental health support for remote clients. The platform offers flexible scheduling with technical support for session setup. Online therapy maintains the same intensive treatment approach as in-person sessions while ensuring accessibility and convenience.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized trauma therapy addresses dissociative issues, panic attacks, and complex PTSD using EMDR and somatic techniques. The treatment emphasizes safety, empowerment, and gradual processing of traumatic memories. Clients develop coping strategies for managing triggers and building resilience.
People
Marianne Gabriel Mejia, LMFT Psychotherapy, Counseling, Coaching
Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 30+ years of experience in mental health. Specializes in intensive therapy models, EMDR, and shamanic journeying. Member of CAMFT and AAMFT, with expertise in life transitions and trauma recovery.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I combine psychodynamic, developmental/relational, family systems, and shamanic/spiritual work. Techniques include EMDR, hypnosis, imagery, and traditional talk therapy tailored to each client's needs.
How does your intensive therapy model work?
Clients typically attend sessions twice weekly for 2-3 months to build therapeutic momentum. After intensive periods, we may negotiate breaks for integration while maintaining phone/email support.
Do you accept insurance?
I don't contract with managed care plans but provide documentation for out-of-network reimbursement. Payment is required at sessions with options for monthly statements with diagnosis codes.
What technology is needed for online therapy?
You'll need a computer with Chrome/Firefox browser, webcam, and reliable internet. Wired connection recommended. Sessions use HIPAA-compliant platform with pre-session technical support available.
What are your specialty areas?
I specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma recovery, life transitions, and spiritual integration. I work with adults, couples, and individuals seeking personal growth and self-actualization.
