Marcella Santamaria
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
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Let's Connect (760) 970-8350
Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Available both in-person and online
300 Rancheros Dr Ste 130 San Marcos, CA 92069
Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Marcella is particularly passionate about supporting individuals working through trauma, grief, and midlife or later-life transitions. She has extensive experience helping clients address the lasting impact of painful experiences while building resilience and emotional regulation skills. Whether supporting someone through postpartum depression, relationship challenges, or the evolving demands of aging, Marcella tailors treatment using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness techniques to promote stability and self-empowerment.Marcella is particu
Marcella is also experienced in working with the LGBTQ+ community and provides gender-affirmative medical readiness evaluations. She offers inclusive, affirming care that acknowledges the complex relationship between identity, mental health, and social stressors.Marcella is also experienced in working with the LGBTQ+ community and provides gender-affirmative
Her approach is relational and grounded in compassion, particularly when serving clients with substance use concerns, school avoidance, or gender identity exploration. In addition to her primary focus areas, she offers psychological testing and care for a wide range of mental health conditions.Her approach is relational and grounded in compassion, particular
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Let's Connect (760) 970-8350
Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Medicare
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of Califor
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Claritev
- Curative
- Devoted Health Plan
- Health Net
- HealthSmart
- Humana Medicare
- Kaiser (Out of Network)
- Lakeside Medical
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan
- Multiplan Private Healthcare S
- MultiPlan Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health
- TriWest
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare / Optum Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Marcella Santamaria
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Email me or call with questions - (760) 970-8350
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LCSW70923 Marcella Santamaria
- Attended San Diego State University, MSW, Graduated 2010
- Degree/Diploma from San Diego Community College District AA / 2025
- Degree/Diploma from University Of California - Los Angeles BA / 2004
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Marcella Santamaria
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (760) 970-8350
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Transgender
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Bipolar Disorder
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Neurodivergence
Marcella Santamaria
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (760) 970-8350
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
I also speak
English
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
I also speak
English
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Marcella Santamaria
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (760) 970-8350
Location
Primary Location
LifeStance Health
300 Rancheros Dr
Ste 130
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 970-8350Email Me
Marcella Santamaria
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (760) 970-8350