Hello, my name is Maria Genter Hester I am a licensed marriage family therapist they have been in private practice on and off for about 20 years. I love working with families and teens I have a specialty in postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, I also have training in dealing with perinatal loss, abortion, miscarriage and grief. I love helping people who are interested in using their faith background to further their healing and achieve the life that they want. Most of my training has been in cognitive behavioral therapy and family systems. I earned my Masters in Counseling Psychology at the University of San Francisco, I reside in San Diego. I love the outdoors, hiking beach, art, cooking, and activities with my family and friends.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

I attempt to help my clients feel comfortable to enter into therapy relationship. I provide a comfortable first session gathering personal information and giving them a chance to begin sharing their story.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My niche is warm, caring and yet direct with clients. I find that many people that come to me are ready to make real change and appreciate the work I do with them in challenge thinking, mindfulness in daily life and working toward cognitive restructuring and therefore lasting behavioral change. I serve clients from all cultures and religious/faith backgrounds- I value the diverse experiences of individuals and families that I serve- I am solution oriented and encourage lasting change.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

Parents, Post partum moms (babies welcome), 20-30 looking for career/love and Teens with anxiety/depression, Christian/spiritual focus/background in many religious/spiritual approaches

About Maria Genter Hester