Penelope 'nel' Mercer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS, MA (she, they)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2729 4th Avenue, Suite 3, San Diego, CA 92103
Let's Connect (619) 664-4201
Are you feeling stuck? Would you like to understand yourself better? One-on-one therapy can help you move through challenging experiences and explore feelings, preferences, and behaviors, in a safe, confidential, supportive environment. If you are struggling in your relationship(s), relational therapy can help you adapt to transitions, foster clear and supportive communication, and meet underlying relational needs. Therapy can also build on individual, couple, and family strengths, and encourage healthy growth through challenges and transitions.
I enjoy working with people of all genders, sexual orientations, and relationship styles. Our work will be in a relaxed, non-judgmental environment, and we’ll start by forging a secure connection. My goal is to create a therapeutic experience in which you feel safe, seen, and heard.
I see us as equal participants in the therapy process. I’m deeply interested in the knowledge, strengths, and expertise you bring to our work. I’ll bring my own strengths and knowledge, and we’ll work together to meet your goals. I’ll work -with- you rather than -on- you. Contact me now if you'd like to that first step.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $190
- Couple Sessions $210
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Penelope 'nel' Mercer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS, MA
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 131474 Penelope 'nel' Mercer
- In Practice for 6 Years
- License: CA Board of Behavioral Sciences 131474 / 2022
- Certificate from San Diego State University MS Counseling MFT Focus / 2018
- Attended San Diego State University, Graduated 2018
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (619) 664-4201
Penelope 'nel' Mercer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS, MA
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Transgender
- Consensual Non-Monogamy / Polyamory
- Mood Disorders
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (619) 664-4201
Penelope 'nel' Mercer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS, MA
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Brainspotting
- Coaching
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Gender, Relational, and Sexual Diversity-Affirming
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Parts work
- Positive Psychology
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (619) 664-4201
Penelope 'nel' Mercer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS, MA
Location
Nearby Areas
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Neighborhoods
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Penelope 'nel' Mercer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS, MA