Fun facts

What’s one thing you loved doing as a kid that you still enjoy today?
❤️ I’ve always loved hanging out with my cousins!

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Forever snack
🥭 Mango with lime and tajín

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Childhood mischief
🎤 I went to a Lady Gaga concert without telling my parents!

meet your

Associate Therapist

Itzel Navarro

AMFT

✦ Supervised by

Joanie Nelson

I am a bilingual Associate Marriage and Family Therapist based in Southern California, working with children, teens, and families. I strive to create a calm, supportive environment where clients feel safe expressing themselves and parents feel included and supported in the process. My approach is warm, collaborative, and developmentally informed, with a focus on emotional regulation, strengthening family relationships, and helping each child build confidence and resilience.

Specialities

Adjustment

Anxiety

Coparenting Conflict

Couple's Therapy (relating to parenting)

Defiance / Aggression

Depression

Divorce / Transition

Identity Development

Gender Questioning

LGBTQIA+ Issues

Parent-Child Conflict

PTSD

School Issues

Self-Harm

Separation Anxiety

Sexual Abuse

Social Skills Training

Substance Use

Trauma

Approach

As part of Manatee’s care team,

Itzel Navarro

is supported by supervision and care coordination. Manatee’s standard of care includes a structured plan, active parent involvement, and regular check-ins throughout care.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Solution Focused

Trauma-Focused CBT

Works with

Elementary school age (5-9 years old)

Tweens (10-12 years old)

Early teens (13-16 years old)

Late teens (17+ years old)

Available in

Credentials

M.A. Counseling Psychology, La Sierra University

Language(s)

English, Spanish