Hi there! I’m a white, neurodivergent, nonbinary lesbian therapist. I’m LGBTQIA2S+ celebrating, trauma-focused, and social justice-oriented. Using an anti-oppressive lens, my work is informed by movements in anti-racism, queer theory, liberation psychology, anti-capitalism, and disability justice. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide queer and trans focused telehealth psychotherapy in California. Outside of work I love organizing in my community, art, music, and relaxing with my loved ones. My two cats Honey and Hazy always hangout in my home office!

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Each session you can show up just as you are. You may join feeling grief, joy, panic, rage, shame, hope, panic, exhaustion, etc. There is room for all of it here! During the first session we'll take a gentle approach and go over confidentiality, and discuss your current stressors and goals for therapy.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I'm here to meet you where you're at! I can guide you to take the lead in sessions, and other times you may prefer I direct the conversation toward processing, coping, or change. My style is warm, flexible, and laid back. We may also share moments of humor where appropriate. I welcome feedback and take your vulnerability and time seriously. I'm open to any accommodations and accessibility requests. I provide handouts, links, and book recommendations to reinforce topics covered in sessions.

About Maria Rodriguez