I take a supportive role in the therapeutic relationship to help you identify and access strengths in order to address life’s struggles and facilitate healing. I believe each person is unique and valuable with individual needs and strengths, deserving the best care available. I have worked in a variety of settings including residential, outpatient, and private practice. I have the most experience working with anxiety, grief, PTSD, and first responder issues. My primary modalities include Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Forgiveness, Midlife crisis, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
WA LMHC LH 61191613
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Excellent therapist. I was happy to work out my feelings of depression with her.
Written on Apr 23, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety