Maria Van Thienen

LMFT, 30 years of experience
Warm
Solution oriented
Open-minded
VirtualAvailable

Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Do you feel overwhelmed, unmotivated or stuck? Are you having Relationships Conflict? Then I am here to help you. I am a seasoned therapist, and my passion is to help Clients reach their goals and potential. I Work with Individuals, Couples and Families. I am a warm, empathetic, non-judgemental Therapist. I am a good listener, compassionate and resourceful therapist. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples meet their goals for self-growth and overcoming relationship challenges. I am bilingual (English and Spanish), open minded and multicultural oriented. I offer 15 minutes free phone consultation. Looking forward to meeting you!

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session together, we will get to know each other, you will be able to ask me questions and then we will dive in to the challenges you are facing at this point.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My biggest strengths are: Relationships Conflict, Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict, low self-esteem and lack of motivation issues.

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Location
Offers in-person in 2813 Executive Park Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331, 115Virtual
My treatment methods

EMDR

I use this treatment in my sessions targeting traumatic events. This is practiced by bilaterally stimulating the brain, Clients heal from trauma way faster than from other therapeutic models.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

30 + years of experience working with client challenging their negative intrusive thoughts and limiting beliefs and creating new positive thoughts that better serve their lives.

Christian Counseling

30 + years of experience working with a Christian-Faith centered approach.

, 32 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

May 15, 2025

I have enjoyed meeting with Maria as I was facing challenges in life with a teenage child. She has recommended some great resources and provides me with great advice.

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 5 with Maria