Gissell Rodriguez

Gissell Rodriguez

As a Latina Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, I am honored to work with individuals and couples seeking deeper healing, growth, and connection. I specialize in trauma recovery and relationship enhancement, offering therapy in both English and Spanish. With a compassionate, client-centered approach, I aim to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and empowered to move toward a more fulfilling life.

My practice integrates the transformative power of Somatic Experiencing with traditional therapeutic modalities such as Psychodynamic Therapy, Attachment Therapy, Internal Family Systems-Informed and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). These approaches allow us to address trauma not only as a mental or emotional experience but as one deeply held in the body and influenced by past experiences, relational patterns, and self-perception. By gently helping clients reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and explore deeper emotional and relational dynamics, we create a holistic foundation for healing and growth.

I work with a wide range of traumas, including complex trauma, sexual trauma, medical and birth trauma, combat trauma, racial trauma, and spiritual/ritual trauma. I have nearly a decade of experience working in community mental health, school-based programs, home-based services, and private practice. Throughout my career, I have supported individuals from diverse walks of life, including BIPOC communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and active-duty service members. My approach is deeply informed by cultural responsiveness and anti-oppressive practices, ensuring that therapy is tailored to your unique lived experiences and values.

Healing is not one-size-fits-all, and I believe deeply in your innate capacity for transformation. Whether you are navigating the aftermath of trauma, facing relational challenges, or simply yearning for more connection and clarity in your life, I am here to walk alongside you. Together, we will uncover the wisdom of your body, explore the patterns that no longer serve you, and build pathways toward healing, connection, and wholeness.

I provide telehealth/virtual sessions in California and in-person sessions by appointment only in San Diego. If you’re ready to begin, I invite you to reach out to schedule a free 20-minute consultation. I believe resilience brought you here today. May connection, vulnerability, and self-compassion guide you home to your most authentic self.

Specialties

• Active Duty Military
• ADHD
• Adults abused as children
• Anxiety Disorders
• BIPOC Populations
• Complex PTSD
• Couples Counseling
• Developmental Trauma
• Early Childhood Attachment Disturbances
• Grief and Loss
• LGBTQIA+
• Pregnancy/Prenatal/Postpartum
• Birth Trauma
• Relational/Relationship Issues
• Self-Esteem
• Spirituality
• Intergeneration Trauma
• Racial Trauma
• Systemic Trauma
• Veterans
• Sexual Abuse
• Womens’ Issues