Welcome! My name is Marisa (pronounced Muh-Ree-Suh), and I am the Founder of Illuminated Life Therapy. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 136357) based in beautiful San Diego, California. I help Gen Z and Millennial adults navigate relationship anxiety, dating insecurity, people-pleasing, trauma, and self-worth challenges so they can feel more confident, secure, and grounded in their relationships. For the past 5 years I’ve specialized in supporting young adults who feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, fear of rejection, difficulty speaking up about their needs, or unhealthy relationship patterns.

My approach is warm, collaborative, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive, integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I offer virtual therapy across California and in-person sessions in San Diego through my private pay practice.

Therapy with me is a space to better understand yourself, build security within yourself, and create healthier, more fulfilling relationships.