(she/her)
I am an LPCC in California. I graduated with my Master's degree from Capella University and have been working with clients for 10 years. I have experience with many populations, from inpatient hospitalization, to burnout, depression/anxiety, and ADHD. These experiences have given me a wealth of knowledge, sympathy, and tools to help my clients move toward a life they love living.
During our first session, we will take a moment to learn a bit about each other. This is an interview process for both of us. I will ask a lot of questions, which might be uncomfortable at first, but help me see where we can be most effective working together. I welcome your curiosity in return, and understand you are the expert in your own life and experience. From there we will create a plan together that addresses your reasons for seeking therapy.
My greatest strength as a provider is my ability to cut through the distractions of your life to see the pieces that will get us moving forward. I believe you are capable of achieving all of your goals, and I will support you in managing fears, hopes, and life events along the way.
I have experience in working with patients with mood disorders, depression/anxiety, and ADHD. If you are goal-directed, and ready to work on creating a life that feels healthy and productive inside and out, you are my dream client. The clients I work with have the drive to create sustainable change in their life, but don't yet have the tools. I am especially effective with short-term, goal-directed therapies to get your life back on track, and you back to the things that bring you joy.
Cash - $100 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Scripps Health Plan
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Have focused on a DBT modality within the last 5 years
As a provider I am aware of how trauma impacts individuals and how it affects events
13 ratings with written reviews
October 19, 2025
I worked with Maria for about 10 months - she has helped me immensely with navigating a very difficult time in my life. I really appreciated her expertise in treating patients with ADHD and her ability to keep me focused on what's important.
April 29, 2025
She is trauma trained, and I know that is what I need. Maria did not appear overwhelmed and was able to listen and offer an authentic ear.
April 27, 2025
Maria is so knowledgeable about ADHD. I felt seen for the first time, after years of feeling gaslit, and even of gaslighting myself. She gently and empathetically offered practical solutions that have the potential to help a lot. I look forward to working with her and I'm feeling grateful.