Matzalen Navarro

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Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Blended Family Therapy, Premarital Counseling, and Teen Support in Montebello, CA

Specializing in Step-Parenting Dynamics, Family Communication, Christian Counseling, and Developmental Support.

Whether you're adjusting to the challenges of blending families, navigating parenting struggles with a child or teen, or preparing for marriage with hope and intention—Matzalen offers individual, couples, and family therapy in Montebello, CA that’s thoughtful, culturally sensitive, and rooted in deep family systems knowledge.

Clients often come to therapy feeling emotionally disconnected, overwhelmed by family conflict, or unsure how to move forward as their family changes. Matzalen helps clients understand the relational patterns beneath the surface—while building trust, strengthening communication, and supporting each family member's voice.

What is it like to work with me?

Clients describe me as warm, steady, and insightful. I bring both personal experience and professional training into the room, offering a safe and supportive space to explore your challenges with compassion and clarity. Whether you're a parent, partner, or teen, we’ll work together to strengthen connection and create a path forward that fits your values, culture, and story.

Therapy for Blended Families, Parenting Challenges, and Life Transitions

With over 15 years of experience working with children, teens, and families, I bring a compassionate, developmentally attuned approach to therapy—especially for those navigating complex family structures, generational dynamics, and shifting roles within the home.

Whether you're working to strengthen a new stepfamily, support a struggling teen, or prepare for a healthy marriage, I offer a space for reflection, healing, and lasting change. I support individuals, couples, and families in Montebello, CA, with a systemic, relational lens—helping each member feel seen, heard, and understood as you move toward deeper connection and emotional clarity.

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Training & Qualifications | Counselor in Montebello, CA

Qualifications and Credentials

Matzalen brings over 15 years of experience supporting children, teens, couples, and families across both clinical and school-based settings. Her work is deeply informed by developmental psychology, systems theory, and her own personal journey of family restoration.

  • Master’s in Counseling Psychology

  • Currently completing a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy

  • 15+ years working with children, adolescents, and parents

  • Specialized experience with blended families and stepfamily systems

  • Trained in systemic and relational therapy approaches

  • Offers Christian Counseling upon request

Her clinical work is grounded in empathy, insight, and a deep belief in every family’s capacity to grow, heal, and adapt together.

Areas of Focus

  • Blended & Stepfamily Therapy
    Support smoother transitions and build connection within new or evolving family systems.

  • Child & Adolescent Therapy
    Help young clients express emotions, build resilience, and thrive in home and school life.

  • Premarital Counseling
    Lay a healthy foundation for communication, trust, and shared values before marriage.

  • Parenting & Co-Parenting Support
    Navigate discipline, attachment, and family role transitions with clarity and confidence.

  • Christian Counseling
    Faith-based support for individuals and families who want to integrate spirituality into therapy.

  • Life Transitions & Identity Work
    Adjust to changes in roles, relationships, or family structure with self-awareness and support.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Matzalen Navarro

  • Clients who work best with Matzalen are often navigating transitions—blending families, parenting through tough seasons, preparing for marriage, or supporting a child or teen through emotional challenges. Her clients value a therapist who is warm, steady, and spiritually open when requested. If you’re looking for a therapist who can hold both the big picture and the small, meaningful details of family life, Matzalen may be a great fit for you.

  • The Couples Therapy and Reunification Counseling is a private-pay practice. Matzalen’s sessions are offered at a reduced rate to make therapy more accessible. We’re happy to provide superbills or help you explore reimbursement options through your insurance’s out-of-network benefits.

  • Matzalen is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), and is currently working under clinical supervision while completing her licensure hours. She brings years of hands-on experience working with families and has currently completed her doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy, PsyD, to further deepen her expertise.

  • Matzalen brings a rare blend of professional expertise and personal insight into the therapy room. With over 15 years of experience and a background in systemic family therapy, she understands the complexity of blended families, parenting, and cultural dynamics. Her approach is developmentally attuned, deeply relational, and rooted in hope. Whether you’re navigating stepfamily transitions, supporting a struggling teen, or preparing for marriage, she offers structure, empathy, and tools to help you grow—together.

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Office Address: 3524 W Beverly Blvd Montebello, CA 90640 (Los Angeles)

1001 Dove Street, Suite 270, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (NewPort Beach)

Hours
Monday 9am–6pm Tuesday 9am–6pm Thursday 9am–6pm Friday 9am–6pm Saturday: 8am - 4pm

Phone
(562)-774-6787

 

🚨 Important Notice: Emergency Situations 🚨

If you are experiencing a crisis, feeling unsafe, or need immediate assistance, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

For mental health emergencies, you can also contact:
📞 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Dial 988 (Available 24/7)
📞 National Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-800-799-7233
📞 Crisis Text Line – Text HELLO to 741741

Our practice does not provide emergency services. If you need immediate help, please seek emergency support.