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Manny Zermeño, LMFT

Supervisory Marriage and Family Therapist
APLA Health Center, Long Beach

Manny Zermeño is a Supervisory Marriage and Family Therapist recognized by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. He earned his Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles in 2013 and has been licensed since 2019.

A first-generation Latino and Los Angeles native, Manny has more than a decade of experience providing therapy in community mental health and private practice settings. His clinical work focuses on supporting adults from varied cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds with concerns related to anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and identity development. He has particular expertise in helping clients navigate internalized stigma, self-acceptance, and the process of openly embracing their identity.

As a supervisor, Manny provides guidance and mentorship to pre-licensed clinicians, fostering professional growth, reflective practice, and culturally responsive care. His therapeutic approach emphasizes trust, collaboration, and emotional safety. He integrates client-centered therapy, mindfulness practices, solution-focused interventions, and cognitive behavioral techniques to promote insight, balance, and resilience.

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Specialty Areas

Anxiety and Depression
Men’s Issues
Family and Relationship Conflict
Self-Acceptance
Identity Development

Theoretical Approach

Client-Centered Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Practices
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

APLA Health Center, Long Beach

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