
Mahala Pokorny
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Mahala is a bilingual therapist blending EMDR, IFS, somatic and attachment work to support healing from anxiety, depression, trauma, and more.
Mahala is a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in existential-humanistic therapy. Her integrative approach combines EMDR, Psychodynamic theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic practices, and attachment-based interventions. At the heart of Mahala’s work is the belief that healing happens in relationships: with ourselves, with others, and within the therapeutic space. She views therapy as a collaborative and courageous process, grounded in warmth and curiosity. Mahala’s intention is to offer a space where clients can connect with their inner wisdom, deepen self-understanding, and move toward a more authentic and expansive way of living. Outside of her work as a therapist, Mahala enjoys spending time in nature, including hiking and rock climbing. She also enjoys ceramics, reading, film, and cinematography.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Adoption
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Childhood Abuse
- Depression
- Grief and Loss
- Panic
- Personality Disorders
- Postpartum Depression
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Assault
- Trauma
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Family Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Existential Psychotherapy
- Erikson/Psychosocial Development
- Humanistic Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
- Somatic Psychotherapy
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Location
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – California
- Anthem – California
- Blue Shield of California – California
- Cigna – California
- Health Net – California
- Magellan – California
- Optum – California
- UCSC Student Insurance – California
- In-network insurance
Credentials
Licenses
LMFT
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
152220, California