Joseph Marzola
Hello! My name is Joseph (Joey) Marzola, and I am a registered associate clinical social worker here at Orange County Therapy. I became a therapist after nearly two decades in the corporate world. This journey was prompted by a desire to align my career with my values: helping, empowering, and empathizing. I'm grateful to be in a field that embodies these values, and for the life experiences gained from my previous career.
I realize the desire to dive into your unconscious and heal beyond life's challenges and traumas can feel daunting; but, rest assured that during our time together, you won’t take the plunge alone. My approach is strengths-based, culturally humble, and client-centered. I have a keen sense of recognizing positive traits in others. My goal is to remove the blindfold that past traumas put in place so that you can identify and embody your best self.
I favor depth work, drawing from eclectic interventions, with my most recent training being in psychodynamic therapy and emotionally focused therapy. I also incorporate Attachment Theory, recognizing its profound impact on human existence. My commitment to continuous learning drives future training in trauma-focused somatic interventions. Some of my specialities are: work place distress, interpersonal abuse, abusive leadership, moral injuries, organizational stressors, and systemic discrimination.
I earned my Master of Social Work with honors from the University of Denver, completing over 900 hours of internships. My B.A. in Literature and Creative Writing is from CSULB (2008).
I offer individual, couples, and family sessions in our Costa Mesa office, and telehealth sessions across California. My hope is that each session leaves you feeling more validated, whole, and optimistic about your future. Let's walk this path together!
Accepting Insurances: Cigna/ Evernorth, United, Optum, Aetna
Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker # 133213
Expires: 8/31/26
Supervised by Emily Mayot, LCSW #95109