Mariana Barajas, LMFT

Helping Adults Navigate Life with Clarity and Strength

 

Mariana Barajas is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who brings over a decade of experience to her work supporting adults through emotional challenges and life transitions. With a warm, practical approach, she helps clients identify patterns that may be keeping them stuck and equips them with tools to move forward with greater confidence and ease.

 

Mariana began her professional journey in early childhood settings, where she developed a deep understanding of how early life experiences shape emotional well-being. Today, she works primarily with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and stress related to major life changes. Her goal is to help individuals reconnect with their strengths and develop sustainable coping strategies.

 

A Grounded, Collaborative Approach

 

Mariana believes in meeting clients where they are—with compassion, curiosity, and respect for their lived experience. She creates a non-judgmental space where clients feel supported as they explore their thoughts, feelings, and goals.

 

Her approach integrates evidence-based modalities, including:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Solution-Focused Therapy

• Human-Centered, Strength-Based Strategies

• Be Set Free Fast (BSFF)

 

Whether you're working through chronic stress, emotional overwhelm, or uncertainty about your next steps, Mariana helps you build resilience and clarity from the inside out.

 

Education & Credential

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• M.A. in Counseling Psychology – Graduated in 2017

• B.A. in Psychology – California State University

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist – California (MFT #124611)

• BSFF Practitioner – Certified in subconscious clearing methods
   

 

Mariana is dedicated to ongoing learning and professional growth and remains committed to helping individuals transform emotional challenges into opportunities for deeper self-understanding and well-being.

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More About Mariana

 

A San Diego native, Mariana enjoys exploring new restaurants, relaxing at the beach, and cheering on the Padres. In her downtime, she loves cooking, reading, and learning new crafts—currently, she’s teaching herself to crochet.