Cristy

Mrs Cristy Mereles

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

“We all have the ability to be our best selves, sometimes we need support as we strive to discover what that looks like.”

About Me

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I offer a grounded space where we explore your unique path to well-being. Together, we can gently uncover your strengths and navigate challenges, understanding what your 'best self' truly means. This collaborative approach helps you gain clarity and cultivate the tools needed for lasting change. It's about finding practical ways forward, at your own pace.

Approach

Believing everyone can grow, therapy unfolds through steady, practical steps that honor where you are. In San Diego and online, I create a calm, structured rhythm so sessions move at a pace that fits your needs. Blending gentle reflection, skill-building and age‑appropriate play for younger clients, with mindfulness practices and clear small goals to try between meetings so progress is visible. Those navigating transitions, identity questions, or parenting challenges often find this way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Play therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and Client Centered. Individuals of all ages, Parents & children.

Services Offered:

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Play Therapy

    A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Organisations
  • Parents
  • Under Fives
  • All ages
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Identity Issues

    A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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  • ADHD

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • LGBTQIA+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Suicidal Thoughts

    Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    A social worker licensed to provide clinical therapy, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

LCSW

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Qualifications

San Diego State University

Service Areas

Mereles Therapy

In-person & Online

San Diego, California

United States

San Diego, United States