Mari Novoa, AMFT

I'm an HR professional turned Therapist. I provide tailored support for professionals, parents, kids, and teens to help navigate challenges and thrive. Whether it’s workplace stress, career growth, parenting struggles, or guiding kids and teens through emotional hurdles, I’m here to offer clarity and practical solutions.

For Professionals:
Burnout & Workplace Stress
With a strong background in HR, I understand how work challenges can affect your overall well-being. I’m here to help you navigate these hurdles, regain balance, and take meaningful steps toward a healthier and more fulfilling work-life experience.

HR Advocacy
If you’re facing challenges with a boss or colleague, being put on a performance improvement plan, or having questions about employment law, I can provide guidance and help you approach these situations with clarity and confidence.

Discovering Your Strengths
Through Gallup CliftonStrengths coaching, we’ll uncover your unique talents and show you how to use them to achieve your short and long-term goals, improve your daily life, and build a fulfilling career.

For Kids & Teens:
Helping Kids Understand Their Emotions
I work with children dealing with behavioral challenges, helping them better understand their feelings and reactions. I support kids with ADHD, Autism, and anxiety, and I strive to create a space where they feel safe and understood.

Guiding Teens Through Life’s Ups and Downs
Being a teenager is tough. Whether it’s the social rollercoaster of high school, figuring out what comes after graduation, or navigating relationships, I’m here to help teens feel more confident in who they are and where they’re going.

For Parents:
Supporting You Through the Hard Stuff
Parenting is one of the hardest jobs, especially when your child is struggling. I can help you navigate the challenges of raising a child with behavioral issues or adjusting to a diagnosis you weren’t expecting.

Helping Co-Parents Work Together
Parenting as a team is easier said than done, especially when you and your co-parent don’t see eye to eye. Let’s find better ways for you to collaborate and build a stronger partnership for your child’s sake.

For the Latina/Latino/Latine Heart and Culture:

Culturally Aware Therapy:
As a Spanish speaker who understands the Latine perspective, I offer therapy that respects and reflects your cultural identity. If you prefer therapy in Spanish or just want someone who “gets it,” I’m here for you.

For Therapists and Psychologists:
If you’re a therapist or psychologist, I can help you navigate the complex process of supporting clients through leaves of absence (e.g., FMLA, CFRA, State Disability, Short-Term Disability, Federal and State Laws, etc.) with care and compliance.

No matter what you’re facing, you don’t have to face it alone. I can help. Reach out at (310) 363-7399. Let’s schedule your free 15-minute consultation today.