Maria Regina V. Reyes (Gia)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and also a first-generation immigrant and mother. My life experiences in decades-long work with multinationals, living in different countries, and raising my children in different cultures, have broadened and elevated my compassion and empathy for the uniqueness of each individual's suffering and pain.
I also have lived experience in many aspects of life, including immigrating and raising children in different countries.
I know how overwhelming and uncomfortable life transitions can be, so I provide a safe and nurturing space to process issues and life changes with the goal of attaining joy and contentment.
First session
My first session with a client is always a casual and non-threatening chat when the client gives me as much, or as little, information as if comfortable. I always meet the client where the client is.
Strengths
I tailor my sessions based on the individual's pace, timeline, and current ability and motivation to process issues - I always meet the individual where they are at. I also have lived experience in many aspects of life, including immigrating and raising children in different countries.
Ideal clients
Whether it is a teen struggling with anxiety and depression, a family in the midst of intense conflict, a mid-life crisis, career retirement, or empty nesting, we can find your life purpose at any age. I have lived experience in the challenges of immigrating and have a unique competency for immigration-specific issues like acculturation and generational and cultural gaps. We can work towards minimizing family conflict and learn healthy communication skills.
Treatment methods
Psychodynamic
The psychodynamic treatment modality is a 'custom-fit' model for the client since oftentimes there is no one specific modality that can effectively address the problem at hand.
Attachment-based
Attachment-based treatment modality is crucial in healing because goes to the 'source' of present-day core beliefs, reactions and behaviors.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Internal Family Systems is a dynamic treatment modality in unpacking childhood trauma and 'making sense of it all.'
Location
Virtual sessions