About Us
Welcome to Groundwork Counseling Center
At Groundwork Counseling Center, we specialize in creating a supportive environment where individuals, couples, and families can work through difficult emotions, develop healthier coping skills, and strengthen meaningful connections. Together, we’ll identify your strengths and use them to foster resilience, confidence, and hope for the future.
Kim Meyer
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
AMFT#141068
Do you sometimes feel disconnected from yourself or unsure how to create the life you want? Many people find themselves feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. You don’t have to navigate those feelings alone. I can help. I feel deeply honored to do this work and to walk beside clients as they rediscover their strength and capacity for healing.
My approach is warm, person-centered, and humanistic, focused on creating a nurturing environment where clients feel seen, supported, and met exactly where they are. I believe deeply in the inherent wisdom each person carries, and I strive to offer a compassionate, culturally sensitive space where authentic connection and meaningful growth can naturally unfold.
Marlene Ibarra
Marriage and Family Therapist
LMFT#135151
Marlene Ibarra is a Marriage & Family Therapist licensed in CA. She founded Groundwork Counseling Center in 2025. She is dedicated to providing evidence based mental health services all throughout California. Marlene specializes in anxiety, depression, grief and self esteem / relationship issues.
Her hands on and tailored approach is what sets her practice apart from the rest. As a dedicated wife and mother of 3, Marlene relates to each and every client and will help you navigate your most most serious mental health challenges.