Welcome to my profile! I specialize on anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and all kind of relationships, especially on communication and trust issues. I am Bilingual in English and Spanish. Being a therapist is my calling and my passion. My mission is to create a safe and supportive space where you will feel comfortable working on your overall well-being. I will help you explore, identify, design and achieve new, healthy goals that will improve your quality of life where you are at now. I am non- judgmental therapist. There is no small or too big of a challenge. We will address them all. I help adults, couples and children. I work with individuals (adults and children) and couples who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem and relationships conflict. I am a warm, empathetic, bilingual therapist who will walk the way with you. I have witnessed clients create and achieve their personal goals through therapy for more than 25 years. I am certified in EMDR. I honor and respect each individual's challenges. I encourage you to take the first step and reach out to me. Looking forward to meeting you and helping you reach your goals and navigate through life's current challenges.
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 into the challenges you are facing at this point and your current goals and objectives. I will be by your side guiding you through the process in a compassionate and professional manner.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My strongest areas of expertise are Relationships conflict, especially communication and trust issues, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and children challenges ranging from fear, adjusting challenges and low self-esteem. Main models that I work with are CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing and I am certified in EMDR.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Adults-Couples-Young Adults, Children,. Stress, anxiety, depression, relationships conflict, adjustment challenges at all ages.
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.
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.