LCSW, 19 years of experience
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Masters Degree in Social Work from California State University Los Angeles. I have been working in mental health for over 35 years, and as a licensed professional for 15 years. My area of expertise is mental health and supporting clients to be able to adjust and cope better with a myriad of life stressors.
I will conduct an initial assessment and history to document your symptoms and how the symptoms are impacting your current functioning, as well as recommendations for continued treatment.
I have compassion and understanding for those who are suffering and having a difficult time coping with aspects of their life. I am grounded in reality and I am direct but kind in my approach.
I appreciate working with clients that are open and ready to learn and understand how family history and early relationships impact current and future relationships, as well as understanding how untreated mental health symptoms can worsen and impact the clients life and ability to function at an optimal level
I use trauma informed care to support clients in understanding the impact that unresolved trauma has on their lives and relationships across the life span.
The basic understanding of how what we think impacts what we feel and our behviors.
I use a variety and treatment interventions. I adjust my approach depending on what the client needs.
I support clients to understand the symptoms of grief including the states and how prolonged or unresolved can impact the clients level of functioning.
Providing psychoeducation and support for clients to understand how early attachment styles impact how they view the world and how they engage with others and develop relationships,
9 ratings with written reviews
June 30, 2025
My therapist was straight to the point not beating around the bush she really empowered me today with my first step of speaking up which I never do. I feel empowered and I feel like I can do this!
June 10, 2025
Maureen's down-to-earth and real approach sets her apart from the "average" therapist. I have already made significant personal and professional progress since we began working together, just under a month ago. Some of these issues I struggled with for years. Thank you so much, Marueen, for your amazing support! You change lives! <3
May 28, 2025
Very informed, direct and caring all at the same time, I felt supported and provided with great information to help me move forward in a healthy way.