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Maribel Perez- Silva, ASW(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
California
Child mental health- Depression- LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics- Stress management- Trauma-Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)-
AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees

Professional statement

I am a Walden University graduate and a professional, experienced ASW providing trauma‑focused care across the lifespan.

As an EMDR therapist, I work with children as young as 5, teens, adults, and elders, offering a caring and practical approach to healing. My clinical experience includes supporting clients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, oppositional defiant disorder, and relational challenges within families and couples. I offer virtual sessions to make therapy accessible and flexible for busy schedules, creating a supportive space where meaningful progress can take root.


Message to clients

As an experienced EMDR therapist, I’m dedicated to helping children as young as 5, teens, adults, and elders heal from trauma and navigate life’s challenges. My approach is caring, steady, and grounded in practical tools that support depression, anxiety, PTSD, oppositional defiant disorder, and family or couples concerns. I offer virtual sessions to make therapy flexible and accessible, creating space for meaningful progress even in the midst of a busy life.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 6 years

Step By Step Family therapy, ASW, 2023 - Present
Penny Lane, ASW, 2019 - Present

Walden University, MA, 2020

Licensure

California: 99493

Languages

English, Spanish

Specialties

Child mental health - Specialized strategies for common childhood disorders including attention issues, attachment problems, behavioral disorders, learning disorders, autism spectrum diagnoses, and feeding or elimination issues.

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) - Recovering from the impact of long-term, repeated traumatic events, such as emotional abuse and neglect




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Children (<12)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Beacon Health Options
  • Carelon
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Centene
  • Health Net
  • LA Care
  • Medi-Cal
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • Scripps Health Plan
  • Surest (formerly Bind)
  • TriWest Healthcare Alliance
  • Tricare
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Shared Services
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$150 (50min)
  • Sliding scale:$120 - $150

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