Business Details
Women's Mental Health Counseling Services in Carlsbad
Founded by Maria Mejia Rivera, LCSW, encourageHER Counseling specializes in providing compassionate mental health services tailored to women and couples. With over 15 years of clinical experience, our practice integrates evidence-based therapies like Gottman Method Couples Therapy, DBT, and trauma-informed care to address anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges. We prioritize culturally responsive treatment, offering bilingual services in English and Spanish to support diverse communities across San Diego County and California via telehealth. Our approach emphasizes personalized care, combining psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral techniques to foster resilience and lasting change. 
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Telehealth Sessions
Bilingual Counseling
Play Therapy
Trauma Recovery
Grief Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Management
Cultural Competency Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer over 15 years of clinical experience in women's mental health
- Our therapy integrates research-based Gottman Method couples counseling techniques
- Bilingual Spanish-English services with cultural competency training
- Flexible scheduling including telehealth appointments across California
- Specialized trauma-informed care with DBT and CBT methodologies
Associations and certifications
- California Society for Clinical Social Work (CSCSW)
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored mental health support for women addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Our licensed therapists use evidence-based approaches to develop coping strategies and promote emotional resilience. Sessions focus on personal growth and overcoming challenges through customized treatment plans.
Couples Therapy
Research-based Gottman Method therapy for couples navigating relationship changes. We help improve communication, rebuild intimacy, and resolve conflicts through structured sessions that strengthen emotional connections and partnership dynamics for both new and long-term relationships.
Telehealth Sessions
Secure virtual counseling accessible across California using HIPAA-compliant technology. This service provides flexibility for busy professionals and those requiring bilingual support, maintaining the same therapeutic quality as in-person sessions with added convenience and accessibility.
Bilingual Counseling
Culturally responsive therapy available in English and Spanish for Latinx communities and diverse populations. Our bilingual approach ensures cultural understanding and linguistic comfort while addressing mental health needs through culturally adapted treatment frameworks and trauma-informed care.
Play Therapy
Expressive arts and sandplay therapy techniques for deeper emotional exploration. This modality uses creative expression to address non-verbalized trauma and long-standing psychological issues through symbolic representation and therapeutic play principles adapted for adult clients.
People
Maria Mejia Rivera
LCSW #79743
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15+ years of experience in women's mental health. Specializes in trauma recovery, Gottman Method couples therapy, and cultural competency. Holds advanced training in DBT, CBT, and maternal mental health from accredited institutions.
Questions
What therapy approaches do you use?
I utilize evidence-based methods including Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and trauma-informed care tailored to individual client needs.
Do you accept insurance?
I'm in-network with Aetna Medicare and out-of-network for other providers. I can provide super bills for out-of-network reimbursement and accept FSA/HSA payments for services.
Are telehealth sessions available?
Yes, I offer secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions across California using Doxy.me platform for clients needing flexible scheduling or remote access.
Do you offer bilingual services?
Yes, I provide therapy in both English and Spanish with cultural competency training specifically supporting Latinx communities and diverse populations.
What are your session rates?
Individual sessions range from $140-$180, couples therapy is $180, and initial intakes are $160. Payment options include major credit cards, cash, and check.
What are your specialties?
I specialize in women's mental health, anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, relationship counseling, grief processing, and culturally responsive therapy for diverse populations.
