Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
LMFT 131455
Maila E. Wilson earned her master’s degree in clinical counseling psychology in 2014 with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has been practicing psychotherapy in California for over 10 years. Her experience lies in treating a wide variety of individuals, couples, families and children in many diverse communities. She has worked in detox, residential and intensive outpatient facilities given the opportunity to maximize and grow her therapeutic skill set. Mrs. Wilson is trained in crisis intervention, depression, anxiety disorders, self-harm, autism spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, personality disorders, grief, anger issues, eating disorders, behavioral problems, self-esteem issues, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Mrs. Wilson has more than ten years of professional experience working with children, teens, and adults throughout her career in residential, intensive outpatient, and private practice settings. Her specialties include treating a wide range of conditions, such as: addiction, anxiety, stress management and emotion regulation issues. Mrs. Wilson also treats depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, trauma and stress-related conditions with Adults, Children, Adolescents and couples. Mrs. Wilson works with patients to cultivate a plan that adapts evidence-based practices in a cognitive behavioral therapeutic manner to help empower the individuals and families. She serves to facilitate the changes needed for greater wellness and recovery.
Mrs. Wilson is an active member of the American Psychological Association (APA).
Mrs. Wilson has lived in San Diego for most of her life. She was born in Naples, Italy as her father served as an active member in the navy for 24 years and moved to the states when she was five years old. Mrs. Wilson purchased a coffee bar while she was in her undergraduate degree to help put herself through school. It was at that coffee bar where she began building relationships with individuals on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis as they looked forward to their coffee and their chat with the “coffee girl.” Mrs. Wilson saw just how much of an impact she made allowing people the opportunity to talk about their struggles. They would leave the coffee bar just a bit happier each time. That is when she decided the field of psychology was where she needed to be. She began volunteering as a peer counselor within the San Diego community and gaining experience within the field. It is through these avenues that Mrs. Wilson developed a passion and commitment to helping improve the quality of life for as many individuals as possible.
“I have a passion and dedication that drives me to help make a difference. One of the main goals I hope to establish within the therapeutic relationship is to meet the patient where they are, and collaboratively work towards the best quality of life that everyone wants and deserves. In my experience I have come to realize both personally and professionally, therapy is not always easy. However, with hard work, and dedication, it is without a doubt very worth it!”
