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Mai Gattenyo

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

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San Diego, CA 92103
Hi! I'm Mai Gattenyo, AMFT (59934) supervised by Lexi Molloy LCSW. I provide online therapy across California and accept Aetna, Anthem, and Cencal, and sliding scale. I work with adults who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism, or burnout. Even when things appear fine on paper, you may still feel exhausted, disconnected from yourself, or unsure of what you truly want in areas like dating, career, or life direction. I also support couples navigating relationship stress, recurring conflict, and emotional disconnection through Gottman and EFT informed interventions. I am LGBT affirming and accepting.
My therapeutic style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I use tools from CBT, Psychodynamic, Existential Therapy, and Gottman to help you understand the patterns shaping your life. I am also committed to providing culturally responsive care for the Jewish community, offering a supportive space to explore identity, belonging, and the impact of antisemitism.
I provide online therapy to clients across California, including San Diego, OC, LA, and the Bay Area. I believe that we all have the capacity for growth and to author a life that feels meaningful through understanding our patterns with compassion. Whatever brings you in, my goal is to help you make sense of your story so you can live authentically.
Call or Mai Gattenyo now for a free 15 minute consultation - (619) 514-0498

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

San Diego, CA 92103

(619) 514-0498
My website
I have availability for daytime virtual on Wednesdays and Thursdays as well as current availability Monday evenings at 5:00 or 6:00.
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (619) 514-0498
Photo of Mai Gattenyo, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

San Diego, CA 92103

(619) 514-0498
My website
I have availability for daytime virtual on Wednesdays and Thursdays as well as current availability Monday evenings at 5:00 or 6:00.
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $175
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • CenCal
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Through my group practice, I am in-network for Aetna, Anthem, and CenCal, which means we can bill under my supervisor. I also offer sliding scale. Please reach out with any questions, I am happy to explore how to make therapy affordable.
Photo of Mai Gattenyo, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Mai Gattenyo
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 514-0498
"
Through my group practice, I am in-network for Aetna, Anthem, and CenCal, which means we can bill under my supervisor. I also offer sliding scale. Please reach out with any questions, I am happy to explore how to make therapy affordable.
Photo of Mai Gattenyo, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Mai Gattenyo
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 514-0498

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / AMFT 159934 Supervised by Lexi Molloy (California / LCSW 109599) Mai Gattenyo
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Cal State University Long Beach, M.S Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2025
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Chapman University Masters in Leadership Development
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In addition to being a therapist, I bring a decade of experience in leadership consulting and non-profits. I understand the pressures of trying to have it all together, navigating stress, workplace conflict, and burnout.
Photo of Mai Gattenyo, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Mai Gattenyo
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 514-0498
"
In addition to being a therapist, I bring a decade of experience in leadership consulting and non-profits. I understand the pressures of trying to have it all together, navigating stress, workplace conflict, and burnout.
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Mai Gattenyo
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 514-0498

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Career Counseling
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Relationship Issues
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I work with clients navigating life transitions, anxiety, or relational issues from a strengths-based lens. Together, we can identify what's keeping you stuck and help you move forward with clarity, purpose, and alignment.
Photo of Mai Gattenyo, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Mai Gattenyo
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 514-0498
"
I work with clients navigating life transitions, anxiety, or relational issues from a strengths-based lens. Together, we can identify what's keeping you stuck and help you move forward with clarity, purpose, and alignment.
Photo of Mai Gattenyo, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Mai Gattenyo
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 514-0498

Endorsement

May Liu
May Liu
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateMSAMFT
Mai brings an incredible amount of knowledge and experience with helping her clients navigate career challenges and life transitions. She is very humble with her approaches which allows for that comfy therapy setting all clients want and deserve!

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Hebrew

Religion

Jewish

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Hebrew

Religion

Jewish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Existential
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Psychodynamic
  • Strength-Based
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I am an integrative therapist and pull from a variety of modalities to support clients. My approach is collaborative and direct, and I pull from an existential lens to help you navigate life's big questions to help you live a more authentic and purposeful life.
Photo of Mai Gattenyo, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Mai Gattenyo
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 514-0498
"
I am an integrative therapist and pull from a variety of modalities to support clients. My approach is collaborative and direct, and I pull from an existential lens to help you navigate life's big questions to help you live a more authentic and purposeful life.
Photo of Mai Gattenyo, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Mai Gattenyo
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 514-0498

Location

Primary Location

San Diego, CA 92103

(619) 514-0498
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I have availability for daytime virtual on Wednesdays and Thursdays as well as current availability Monday evenings at 5:00 or 6:00.
Photo of Mai Gattenyo, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Mai Gattenyo
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (619) 514-0498
"
I have availability for daytime virtual on Wednesdays and Thursdays as well as current availability Monday evenings at 5:00 or 6:00.
Photo of Mai Gattenyo, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Mai Gattenyo
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (619) 514-0498