Daniela Mercado, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist · Cornerstone Church, Riverside- LMFT
- Prepare/Enrich
- Bilingual
- Insurance accepted
- in ministry
- 12 yrs
- languages
- English, Spanish
- tradition
- Baptist
- Google Meet
- Video
About me
Before becoming a therapist I served as a youth pastor for six years, and I still lead Cornerstone’s marriage ministry with my husband, Marco.
I love helping engaged couples build a strong foundation and helping long-married couples rediscover each other.
How I bring faith into care
I use proven tools like Prepare/Enrich and emotionally focused therapy, grounded in a biblical view of covenant. Sessions are practical — you’ll leave with something to try this week.
“A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”
I can help with
- Premarital
- Marriage
- Parenting
- Blended families
Training & credentials
- Licensed Marriage & Family TherapistCalifornia BBS
- Prepare/Enrich facilitator
What a first session looks like
- A short welcome and prayer, if you’d like one.
- You share what brought you here — at your pace.
- Together we name one hope for our time and agree on next steps.
Insurance
Insurance acceptedDaniela is a licensed mental health professional who bills insurance through a private practice, not through FaithWellness. Plans accepted:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Magellan
- When you book, choose “Use insurance” and add your plan, member ID and group number.
- Daniela checks your coverage before your first session and tells you about any copay.
- Daniela bills your insurer directly. If your plan doesn’t cover it, you can pay the usual fee or cancel at no cost.