Maria Pizano
Hi! I’m Maria. Welcome to my practice. I know choosing a therapist can be daunting, but I’m so glad you’re here. In my 16 years as a therapist, I have worked with a wide range of client concerns including phase of life challenges, anxiety, depression, life stressors, traumatic experiences, work stress, and family dynamic challenges among many other things.
I know choosing a therapist can be daunting, but I’m so glad you’re here.
Please know that my goal is to ensure you feel seen, heard, and supported through whatever you bring to our sessions.
First session
After our first session, my goal is to leave clients with a sense of feeling supported, seen, and heard. Your emotions are valid. We cover quite a bit of ground in the first session, but I do want to respect clients’ comfort levels and respect the process of getting to know each other.
Strengths
My therapy practice is all about finding a balance between ensuring clients feel supported and comfortable while also knowing how to promote the types of change a client is looking to achieve in therapy. This is tailored to each individual client and we work together on creating a therapeutic environment that works for you.
Ideal clients
Ideally, I’d love to work with clients who are willing to set goals for themselves and who are open to receiving support in reaching those therapeutic goals. A client doesn’t need to have all the answers, just a willingness to give therapy a chance. It’s also important to note that clients would ideally know that therapy is an ever-evolving process, and that’s okay! Sometimes goals shift or the therapeutic focus changes, because life can be unpredictable.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
We use helpful skills to identify and change the unhelpful patterns that contribute to the challenges clients are experiencing.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
We will use concrete strategies to cool emotions and interrupt unhelpful patterns.
Trauma-Informed Care
In our work together, I will be mindful of how loved trauma can affect the therapeutic environment.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- CaliforniaLicense 54029