Maria Van Thienen

LMFT, 31 years of experience
Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented
VirtualAvailable

I specialize on anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and Couples Counseling. 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 and achieve goals that will improve your quality of life. I work with adults, couples, teenagers and children. I work with individuals and I am a Couples Counselor. I am a warm, empathetic, non-judgemental therapist. I am certified in EMDR. I honor and respect each individual's challenges. I encourage you to take the first step and reach out. Looking forward to meeting you and helping you reach your goals.

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 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 Couples Counselling, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and teenagers and children challenges ranging from fear, adjusting challenges, low self-esteem and lack of motivation 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.

Specialties

Top specialties

I identify as

Christian

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Location

Offers in-person in 2645 Executive Park Dr, Weston, FL 33331, 110

Virtual

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.

, 34 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