Isabella Marez, ASW (She/Her)
Registered Associate Social Worker
Locations: In-person in Sierra Madre, CA | Online Therapy Across California
"Honoring your story, supporting your growth, and walking with you through life’s margins."
Areas of Expertise:
Adoption Competency: Deeply passionate about supporting all members of the adoption triad (adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive families).
Maternal & Postpartum Mental Health: Specialized support for mothers during pregnancy and parenting, with a strong focus on Postpartum Depression (PPD).
Adolescents & Young Adults (Ages 11-25): Helping youth navigate identity, self-esteem, and transition into adulthood.
Athletic & Academic Performance: Supporting student, amateur, and professional athletes (middle school through college and beyond) dealing with high-pressure environments.
Neurodivergence & Twice-Giftedness: Guiding individuals exploring their neurodivergence or creative giftedness combined with special learning needs.
My Approach:
I draw from a rich array of psychotherapy modalities tailored to your unique needs, including strength-based person-centered care, LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy, trauma-informed crisis intervention, somatic and experiential therapies (EMDR in training), and team development.
Education: Seattle University | London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) | California State University, Los Angeles
Session Rate: $160 per 50-minute individual session

