Maricela Nunez, LCSW

Licensed in California · 11 years in practice

Maricela Nunez is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 11 years of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 77885 · expires October 2026
NPI: 1578842050 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 11
Languages: English, Spanish

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About Maricela

Maricela Nunez is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 11 years of experience. She offers practical, down-to-earth support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or grief. She uses straightforward methods to help people manage daily worries and strong emotions.

Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts, building coping skills, and creating small steps toward change. Mindfulness techniques are used to help calm the body and steady attention when feelings run high.

Background and approach

Her work includes addressing the effects of trauma and helping people make sense of painful past events. She encourages exploring how cultural and family history shape beliefs and behavior, especially for first generation experiences. Maricela aims to make space for stories that matter and to help people reclaim strengths they might not notice.

People who meet with her can expect a respectful, collaborative approach. She emphasizes practical strategies and self-awareness rather than jargon. Progress is paced to each person's needs and occurs through regular conversations and skill practice between sessions.

Maricela offers counseling in both English and Spanish. Her background and language skills help when cultural context matters. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to tailor work to each person's goals.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

How CBT, Mindfulness, and Trauma Work Online

Maricela draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy alongside trauma-focused work to help people make steady progress. CBT looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people test unhelpful beliefs and try new behaviors. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and help people feel more grounded. Trauma-Focused Therapy involves gently facing and reorganizing painful memories so they have less power over daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adapt techniques over time. Sessions are collaborative, so clients can give feedback and shift focus as needed to find what helps most.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video allows face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging work well for brief check-ins or when typing feels more comfortable. These formats aim to fit therapy into busy lives and make regular contact more practical.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Maricela address?

She helps people coping with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and low self-esteem. Additional focus areas include forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, and social anxiety.

What is her general therapy style?

Sessions are practical and collaborative, emphasizing clear tools and small steps. Work often involves thought work, mindfulness practices, and trauma-focused techniques.

How much experience does she have?

She has 11 years of professional experience supporting people through emotional challenges and trauma recovery.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds a California LCSW, which is listed as her credential, and practices from California.

Can she work in other languages or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She is not currently working with international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How much does therapy cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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