About Mariel

Hello! My name is Mariel Higuera and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist supervised by Erica Topete, LMFT.

I focus on creating a positive and safe space in the therapy room for clients and families to feel at ease and a sense of hope on their therapy journey. Client's come to therapy with mixed feelings of unworthiness, difficulty communicating with their loved ones, and overwhelming thoughts and feelings that seem out of their control. I use a strength-based and mindfulness approach to help clients feel empowered again.

Skilled in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) techniques, I help my clients increase their self-esteem and build resilience. Together in therapy, clients can work on learning how to manage big emotional triggers, learn how to communicate needs more effectively, and reduce negative thought patterns, in order to find peace in everyday life. 

My background is in child and family therapy and working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder), and mood disorders. I also incorporate art therapy and play therapy interventions with families, children, and adolescents. I am fluent in Spanish and provide bilingual services through a culturally sensitive lens. I look forward to working with you and helping you reach your therapeutic goals!

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Hola! Me llamo Mariel Higuera, Terapeuta Matrimonial y Familiar Asociada. Mi objetivo es ayudarte a sentirte empoderado en tu vida cotidiana sin dejar que los pensamientos negativos y los desencadenantes emocionales se interpongan en tu camino. A través de la atención plena y un enfoque basado en la fortaleza, puedo ayudarte a guiarte en dar los pasos para convertirte en un experto de tu propia vida con la confianza necesaria para manejar mejor los obstáculos que se te presenten.

En Bloom Therapy, me especializo en terapia para ninos, adolecentes, ansiedad, depresión y terapia familiar. Mi experiencia es ayudar a familias, parejas e individuos a romper los ciclos negativos que les impiden disfrutar de los momentos cotidianos. Hablo español con fluidez y ofrezco servicios bilingües. Espero poder ayudarlo en su viaje de terapia a medida que mejora la calidad de su vida.