Hi, I'm Saray Maldonado, MSW, LCSW, I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about helping adults navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence. I provide telehealth therapy for individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, anger management, substance use, or life transitions. I create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore what’s getting in the way of their well-being. My background includes work in psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, residential programs, and integrated primary care. These experiences have allowed me to support adults through both acute crises and ongoing emotional challenges. I tailor therapy to each person’s unique story, strengths, and goals. I most often work with depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, stress, self-esteem, and relationship or life transition concerns. My approach blends evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and somatic techniques with compassion and collaboration. I have provided clinical services since 2017 and have been licensed as a Clinical Social Worker since 2024. At the heart of my work is helping adults heal, grow, and reconnect with what matters most in their lives.
Our first session is a space for you to share what’s bringing you to therapy, in your own words and at your own pace. I’ll ask questions to better understand what you’re facing and what your goals are. Together, we’ll create a personalized plan that reflects your needs and priorities, so that our work is purposeful, grounded, and tailored to your growth.
My greatest strengths as a therapist are empathy, clarity, and a deep respect for each person’s unique process. I bring warmth, presence, and structure to sessions, helping clients feel both supported and challenged in a way that fosters growth. With a strong foundation in trauma-informed care, I hold space for complexity while helping clients find their own strengths and inner stability.
I support adults struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, substance use, and major life transitions, helping them navigate work-life balance, manage stress, and cope with personal and professional challenges. I work with clients to strengthen relationships, improve self-esteem, develop healthy coping strategies, and build lasting resilience. Together, we explore patterns that get in the way of well-being, clarify values and goals, and create actionable steps to help you feel more confident, balanced, and empowered in daily life. My approach combines evidence-based strategies with empathy and collaboration, ensuring therapy is tailored to your unique story and needs.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns that affect their self-image and mindset, aiming to improve their quality of life and reduce emotional distress.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help individuals manage intense emotions, reduce distress during crises, and improve coping skills.
Narrative
I use Narrative Therapy to help individuals explore and reframe their life stories, particularly when negative perceptions from trauma or significant life events contribute to emotional distress and depression.
Somatic
I use an integrated trauma-informed approach combining somatic therapy, mindfulness, and EMDR to help clients heal at the root of their trauma. Somatic techniques increase safety in the body and reduce anxiety by strengthening the mind-body connection. EMDR targets and processes traumatic memories, supporting clients to feel more grounded, present, and resilient.