Mariela Marin (they | elle) is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist, Teaching Faculty at Antioch University, Santa Barbara, and a first-generation, bilingual Latinx person, dedicated to the work of honoring, healing, empowering and celebrating community through the promotion of mental health and wellness. They believe in the human spirit and our ability to constantly grow, learn, evolve and heal with the support we can offer each other and access from our ancestors. They work from a person-centered perspective rooted in liberation psychology to address depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, identity, grief and loss, and the range of experiences we all find ourselves facing.
Imelda was born and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico and after completing high school decided to move to Arizona to pursue higher education. She holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology, a Master’s degree in Social Work with an emphasis on children, youth and families, and a Masters in Public Administration from Arizona State University.Imelda lives in downtown Phoenix and likes to volunteer, travel and spend time with her family and friends enjoying the rich and diverse culture of Arizona.