Maria Del Rio

LMFT, 8 years of experience

Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Virtual
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About me

Hi! Hola! Welcome to my page! I'm a bilingual, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my Masters from Notre Dame de Namur University in Clinical Psychology and have been practicing for 8 years. I enjoy working with families, youth, and adults navigating through life challenges that include grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, generational relational trauma, and life stress.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

The first session is all about getting to know you. I’ll ask questions about what brings you to therapy, your day-to-day life, the important people in your world, what brings you joy, what causes stress, and what goals you may have. This initial conversation helps us begin to build a foundation and gives me a baseline understanding of how I can best support you. It’s also a chance for you to get a feel for how I work and to see if this feels like the right fit for you. My hope is that you leave the first session feeling heard, supported, and more at ease about the therapy process.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I strive to create a therapeutic space that feels safe, supportive, and grounded in curiosity. My communication style is kind, compassionate, and reflective. I believe in empowering my clients by meeting them where they are and honoring their lived experiences. I approach each session with openness and care, inviting exploration, self-discovery, and meaningful processing. Together, we work to make sense of challenges in a way that feels respectful, collaborative, and growth-oriented.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I enjoy working with individuals who are open-minded, reflective, and curious about their own inner world. My ideal client is someone who wants to understand themselves more deeply. They are curious about exploring patterns, emotions, and the meaning behind their experiences. Lastly, ready to engage in the process of self-discovery and growth.

Specialties

Top specialties

AnxietyDepression

Other specialties

GriefSelf Esteem

I identify as

Christian

Serves ages

My treatment methods

Humanistic

My approach is rooted in humanistic and compassion-focused principles, creating a space that is empathetic, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. I often integrate psychodynamic exploration, narrative therapy, and psychoeducation to help clients make sense of their stories and build tools for healing and resilience. Together, we work toward greater awareness, self-understanding, and the ability to live with more authenticity and self-compassion.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

, 47 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

June 2, 2025

By far the best all around therapist i have spoken with. 10/10

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 5 with Maria