Micaela Magazzu-Alaman (she/her/hers)

MA, LMFT
Accepting Clients

I am a California & Colorado Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing telehealth services and in-person therapy in San Diego, CA.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in , CA

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Services
  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

Are you feeling overwhelmed or burnt out in a world that feels like it’s constantly in crisis? You might be someone who feels deeply, notices a lot, and carries more than you show. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, sensitive, and impacted by what’s happening around them. You don’t have to carry it all on your own.

How I Can Help You

My work is shaped by experience supporting individuals navigating ADHD, anxiety, systemic oppression, burnout, and body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), such as hair pulling and skin picking, along with specialized training in behavioral approaches for BFRBs. I draw from holistic, feminist, and family systems frameworks, and integrate mindfulness, body based awareness, and behavioral strategies when helpful. In practice, this means our work is both practical and contextual, supporting you in understanding patterns, making sense of your experiences in relation to your life, and having tools that translate outside of sessions. Therapy is collaborative and flexible, focused on what feels sustainable and aligned rather than one size fits all approaches.

Why I am a Good Fit for You

I approach this work with a commitment to inclusivity, cultural humility, and ongoing learning. I care deeply about creating a space that affirms LGBTQ+ identities, neurodiversity, and the many ways people move through and experience the world. My perspective is shaped by an intersectional feminist lens and an awareness of how systems of oppression impact mental health. I also bring a personal understanding of body-focused repetitive behaviors, including hair pulling and skin picking. I know how much shame and misunderstanding can exist around these experiences, and how hard it can be to find support that actually feels informed and non-judgmental. I value showing up as a real person in the room, and building a collaborative space where you don’t have to filter or perform. I also care about supporting therapists and others in helping roles who are carrying a lot, often without enough space to be supported themselves.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Family Systems Feminist Therapy Holistic Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing

Issues I Treat

Specialties
ADHD Therapists Anxiety Systemic Oppression Therapy
Other Issues
  • Addiction
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Grief or Loss
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
MA, LMFT, State of California · #120272
Years in practice
11 years
I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 11 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 200/session

Info

Email Micaela
3065 Rosecrans Place
Suite 202
San Diego, CA 92110

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