Original article by Christine L. Peterson, Executive Editor at The Bakersfield Californian.
Published: Dec. 26, 2025, at www.bakersfield.com/bakersfield-life.
Marisa Trebizo, LMFT, Senior Director of Behavioral Health at Clinica Sierra Vista, was recently featured in an article by The Bakersfield Californian highlighting local mental health professionals and their guidance for prioritizing well-being in the new year.
In the article, Marisa shares practical and compassionate advice rooted in mindfulness, balance, and self-care. She encourages individuals to focus on the present moment, listen to their bodies, and give themselves grace throughout the day.
“If you stay more focused on the present, you give yourself more grace, because there is only so much you can do in a day,” Trebizo shared, emphasizing how staying present can help reduce anxiety, stress, and burnout.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist and senior leader at Clinica Sierra Vista, Marisa works daily to support patients, families, and care teams across Kern and Fresno Counties. Her guidance reflects Clinica Sierra Vista’s commitment to whole-person care that supports both physical and mental health.
We are proud to see Marisa’s expertise and leadership recognized and shared with the community. Clinica Sierra Vista thanks Christine L. Peterson and Bakersfield Life Magazine for spotlighting local voices and promoting mental health in our community.
