Maria Gonzalez

LCSW (she/her)9 years of experience

5.0 (11)

Solution oriented

Warm

Authentic

Hi! I'm Maria Gonzalez, a Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) based in California. I received my Masters from the University of Southern California and have been practicing for 9 years. I am a therapist dedicated to helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, and self-esteem challenges. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel understood, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change. My approach is personalized and collaborative, drawing from strengths-based, person centered, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), and mindfulness techniques to fit your unique needs. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure about the next step in your life, I'm here to help you build resilience and move forward with confidence.

My approach is personalized and collaborative, drawing from strengths-based, person centered, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), and mindfulness techniques to fit your unique needs.

I believe therapy should be a space where you feel understood, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change. My approach is personalized and collaborative, drawing from strengths-based, person centered, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), and mindfulness techniques to fit your unique needs. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure about the next step in your life, I'm here to help you build resilience and move forward with confidence.

First session

In our first session together, we will start with brief introductions, then discuss the reasons for seeking therapy, current challenges and goals.

Strengths

I offer a warm and nonjudgmental environment where we can explore your challenges and discover practical strategies to support your well being. I provide a compassionate and supportive space where clients feel truly heard and understood. By tailoring my approach to each individual's needs, I empower clients to build self-awareness, develop practical strategies, and foster confidence to navigate life's challenges.

Ideal clients

My clients are actively engaged in the therapeutic process. For example being open and honest even when it's uncomfortable. Proactive in practicing therapy tasks such as homework or practicing skills outside of session. My clients understand that progress may include setback but remains committed to the process. I love working with clients who are ready to take that first step towards self-improvement and are committed to the journey, no matter how challenging.

Treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is structured, goal oriented and evidence-based approach that is used to treat a variety of mental health conditions. In practice, it focuses on identifying and modifying unhelpful thoughts, feeling and behaviors.

Location

Virtual sessions

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Licensed in

CaliforniaLicense 101635

Reviews and ratings

5.0 rating (11)

2 reviews

July 24, 2025

Maria, has helped change my life, in my ways! She helps with giving me homework to work on and helps keeps me on track! She has giving me the tools that I have needed in order to handle different situations. I'm very grateful for her!

Verified client, age 55-64Review shared after session 12 with Maria

April 29, 2025

Maria is an exceptional professional who provided a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for me to explore my concerns. During our session, I felt truly heard and understood, and her empathetic approach helped me feel comfortable opening up about sensitive topics. I appreciate her ability to tailor her approach to my unique needs and circumstances. I'm grateful for the progress we made (just in this first session!) and look forward to continuing our work together. Highly recommend!

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 1 with Maria

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