Mary Puntenney Mou, LMFT, LPCC, RPT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Del Mar, CA
Online & In-Person
About me
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Registered Play Therapist
Does your child or teen seem sad or irritable? Do you feel like he has difficulty following through when given instructions? Does she whine or frequently ask you to do things that she can do herself? Is your child or teen having trouble in school or with a life adjustment? Parents and children alike can feel stuck and overwhelmed with their struggles. I am passionate about helping families heal, find solutions, and live well together. My focus is providing developmentally appropriate services to children (any age!), teens, and their families.
In the same way adults communicate through talking, children communicate through play. Play therapy helps children express feelings in developmentally-appropriate ways, increase self-efficacy, develop coping skills, and follow limits. I additionally utilize techniques from sand tray, art therapy, game therapy, DBT, and bibliotherapy for older kids and teens.
Often when parents reach out to me, they feel tired, overwhelmed, and defeated--for good reason! Additionally, searching for a therapist for your child can be a daunting task. Your peace of mind is a top priority for me. My mission is to help kids and families learn to work well together and find deeper healing in a fun, safe, and judgment-free environment.
License
License(s)
Professional certifications
Professional associations
Education
Azusa Pacific University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$170 - $170Accepted payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Adoption & Fostering
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Betrayal Trauma
- Body Image
- Bullying
- Career
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- Internet/Social Media Addiction
- LGBTQIA+
- Mental Health Professionals
- Oppositional/Defiant Behavior
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Pet Loss
- Phobias & Fears
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Identity
- Sleep Disorders
- Sports Performance
- Stress/Stress Management
- Suicidality
- Suicide Loss
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness
- Play Therapy & Sandtray
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- Single Parents
Location
Flourishing Families Counseling
445 Marine View Avenue
Suite 300
Del Mar, CA 92014 US
Office is ADA Accessible
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Early Childhood (0-4)
- Kids & Tweens (5-12)
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Families
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
Website and social media