Therapy in San Luis Obispo
Marina Canella
Associate Therapist
I believe that meaningful change takes place in a space where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported. Together, we’ll explore how earlier experiences and attachment patterns shape what you feel, how you behave, and how you connect with others. From this place of awareness, we’ll build practical tools and new ways of relating, to yourself and to others, that help you navigate life’s challenges differently. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and rooted in a person-centered, relational framework. My goal is to offer a grounded, compassionate space where you feel supported and understood as you move toward healing and growth.
Supportive care for individuals, and where applicable couples or families.
Choose the format that fits your schedule and comfort level.
50 minute individual therapy session.
Includes Blue Shield and other listed plans.
Areas of Focus
Common themes and concerns Marina often helps clients work through.
Therapy Approaches
The methods and frameworks Marina may draw from in sessions.
Background
Training, experience, and the path that informs Marina's work.
I hold a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from California State University, Northridge. I have experience working in community mental health with clients navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, addiction issues, and more. I strive to create a space where all clients feel welcomed, respected, and supported in embracing their unique strengths and experiences.
More About Me
A quick glimpse of who Marina is outside the therapy room.
In my free time I enjoy hot yoga, lifting, thrifting, reading, cooking, spending time with family and friends, and playing with my two dogs.
Credentials
Professional licensure and supervision details.
Marina is an Associate Marriage Family Therapist (AMFT #157944). Marina provides therapy in San Luis Obispo, supervised by Victoria Fisher (LCSW #66435).
Session Fees
Transparent rates for therapy appointments.
Insurance
Coverage details for working with Marina.
Insurances accepted for therapy services with Marina:
Current Availability
How Marina is currently seeing new therapy clients.
I am currently accepting new clients for both in person and telehealth therapy sessions.