Maria Genter Hester
Hello, my name is Maria Genter Hester I am a licensed marriage family therapist they have been in private practice on and off for about 20 years. I love working with families and teens I have a specialty in postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, I also have training in dealing with perinatal loss, abortion, miscarriage and grief. I love helping people who are interested in using their faith background to further their healing and achieve the life that they want. Most of my training has been in cognitive behavioral therapy and family systems. I earned my Masters in Counseling Psychology at the University of San Francisco, I reside in San Diego. I love the outdoors, hiking beach, art, cooking, and activities with my family and friends.
I love working with families and teens I have a specialty in postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, I also have training in dealing with perinatal loss, abortion, miscarriage and grief.
First session
I attempt to help my clients feel comfortable to enter into therapy relationship. I provide a comfortable first session gathering personal information and giving them a chance to begin sharing their story.
Strengths
My niche is warm, caring and yet direct with clients. I find that many people that come to me are ready to make real change and appreciate the work I do with them in challenge thinking, mindfulness in daily life and working toward cognitive restructuring and therefore lasting behavioral change. I serve clients from all cultures and religious/faith backgrounds- I value the diverse experiences of individuals and families that I serve- I am solution oriented and encourage lasting change.
Ideal clients
Parents, Post partum moms (babies welcome), 20-30 looking for career/love and Teens with anxiety/depression, Christian/spiritual focus/background in many religious/spiritual approaches
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
USF degrees and training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, guiding people to work through "roadblocks" in their thinking and behavior.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Training in EFT and integrating into practice to increase emotional awareness and recognition into our daily lives
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions16935 W Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127, Suite 110
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Licensed in
- CaliforniaLicense 45469