Licensed to practice in California and accepts 15 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions and 6 more.
Maria Del Rio
(she/her)
Hi! Hola! Welcome to my page! I'm a bilingual, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my Masters from Notre Dame de Namur University in Clinical Psychology and have been practicing for 8 years. I enjoy working with families, youth, and adults navigating through life challenges that include grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, generational relational trauma, and life stress.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
The first session is all about getting to know you. I’ll ask questions about what brings you to therapy, your day-to-day life, the important people in your world, what brings you joy, what causes stress, and what goals you may have. This initial conversation helps us begin to build a foundation and gives me a baseline understanding of how I can best support you. It’s also a chance for you to get a feel for how I work and to see if this feels like the right fit for you. My hope is that you leave the first session feeling heard, supported, and more at ease about the therapy process.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I strive to create a therapeutic space that feels safe, supportive, and grounded in curiosity. My communication style is kind, compassionate, and reflective. I believe in empowering my clients by meeting them where they are and honoring their lived experiences. I approach each session with openness and care, inviting exploration, self-discovery, and meaningful processing. Together, we work to make sense of challenges in a way that feels respectful, collaborative, and growth-oriented.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I enjoy working with individuals who are open-minded, reflective, and curious about their own inner world. My ideal client is someone who wants to understand themselves more deeply. They are curious about exploring patterns, emotions, and the meaning behind their experiences. Lastly, ready to engage in the process of self-discovery and growth.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
Other specialties
Coping Skills
Domestic Violence
Family Conflict
Grief
Self Esteem
Women's Issues
I identify as
Christian
Hispanic / Latinx
Person of Color (POC)
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
All Savers
AvMed
Cash - $125 per session
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Humanistic
My approach is rooted in humanistic and compassion-focused principles, creating a space that is empathetic, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. I often integrate psychodynamic exploration, narrative therapy, and psychoeducation to help clients make sense of their stories and build tools for healing and resilience. Together, we work toward greater awareness, self-understanding, and the ability to live with more authenticity and self-compassion.
1 rating with written reviews
June 2, 2025
By far the best all around therapist i have spoken with. 10/10