Mariann Gonzalez, Student Intern

Mariann (She/Her/Ella) is passionate about mental health and has several years of

experience working with young adults in the mental health field. Mariann received her

bachelor’s degree in psychology from Utah Valley University and will be graduating with

a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in May 2024.

Mariann believes therapy is for everyone. Her style is casual and client centered as she prioritizes creating a safe and collaborative space where counselor and client can form a genuine therapeutic alliance to facilitate self-exploration with a focus on mind-body connection and self-compassion. Mariann believes in tailoring counseling to the specific needs of each client. She utilizes an integrative model to weave principles from Experiential and Humanistic perspectives to meet each client where they’re at. Mariann’s therapeutic work involves empowering clients through somatic practices, self-compassion, and processing of unresolved emotions. Mariann is committed to offering inclusive and gender affirming care for all and believes in making resources readily accessible to historically underserved communities.

In her free time, Mariann can be found traveling with her partner, shooting film photography, or walking her dog, Cowboy.

*Accepting New Clients*

Locations: Telehealth Only

Areas of Interest:

• Young Adults

• BIPOC Issues

• LGBTQIA+ Individuals

• Experiential Therapy/Bottom-Up Approaches

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Trauma-Informed

• Shame and Self-Compassion