I’m Maria J Gonzales, Bilingual therapist (English and Spanish). Reflecting on your life takes courage and bravery. Seeking help can be scary and confusing, but it's an important step towards improvement. I create a safe and welcoming environment that allows clients to explore obstacles with concerns related to anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life stressors and/or self-care. I focus on helping clients develop assertive communication & boundaries with themselves and those around them that can help improve their quality of life. Counseling can foster personal development in whatever way you may be seeking and help build the life you so deeply deserve. When you are ready to share, I am available.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During the first session, we will get to know each other, briefly introduce ourselves, and discuss the main struggles, problems, and concerns. This helps me create a tailored plan for our follow-up sessions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Bilingual Therapists provide support to families and individuals through professional and inspirational counseling and life coaching. With over 16 years of experience, I have worked with diverse populations, including those dealing with trauma, crisis, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and relationship issues.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I love working and helping people who feel stuck due to stress, anxiety, and depression and need guidance to regain balance in their lives again.
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VirtualMy treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
A supportive and inclusive environment assists patients in recognizing and understanding how negative thinking contributes to emotional distress. It also enables them to challenge and change such negative thoughts and unhelpful behaviors that impact their daily lives. Provide psychoeducation techniques and coping skills that help them to manage stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. Attention will be given to a negative image, belief, emotion, and body sensation related to this event, and then to a positive belief that would indicate the issue was resolved.
Christian Counseling
I incorporate a variety of evidence-based therapies, holistic healing practices, and faith-based Counseling elements into my practice as requested.
Biofeedback
Psychoeducation and relaxation techniques assist the client in regulating their emotional distress.