Space to be heard
Bring what is present without needing to organize or explain it perfectly first.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #77776
A place to slow down, understand, and move forward.
Person-centered psychotherapy for children, adults, and families in La Mesa and San Diego County, with online therapy available to clients throughout California. Hablamos Español.
BehavioralAttachment BasedHablamos Español
Since 200818 years of experience
Marcelo A. Podesta, LMFTLicense #77776
You do not need the perfect words to begin.
What you can expect
Therapy centered on the person, not a formula.
The work begins with your experience and develops through an honest, respectful conversation about what you need.
Clarity about what matters
Look at patterns, pressures, relationships, and priorities with greater perspective.
Movement at your pace
Translate insight into realistic next steps while respecting your goals and timing.
Areas of experience
Focused support for children, individuals, and families.
Marcelo began practicing psychotherapy in 2008 and brings 18 years of experience to each collaborative relationship.
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Child Therapy & PCIT
Coaching children and caregivers toward stronger connection and more effective behavior.
Explore this approach 02Substance Use Therapy
Motivational interviewing grounded in dignity, autonomy, and person-centered care.
Explore this approach 03Family Therapy
Attachment-based work to improve communication, trust, repair, and family relationships.
Explore this approachA simple first step
Reaching out does not commit you to having everything figured out.
A first conversation can help clarify what you are looking for, answer practical questions, and decide whether moving forward feels right.
Meet in person at the La Mesa office or ask about online therapy anywhere in California.
See how the process worksEnglish & Español