Maria is a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience working with adults in the field of mental health. She is certified in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and in trauma-informed care and counseling and is trained in the flash technique.
Maria has extensive training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and utilizes ACT and EMDR as well as mindfulness, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Schema Focused Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) in her treatment of individuals. Her practice focuses on treating anxiety disorders, trauma related disorders including, PTSD and dissociative disorders, depression and mood disorders, chronic pain concerns, self-esteem and stress management issues and eating disorders.
Maria takes an eclectic and client-centered approach to treatment. She believes that through mutual trust and respect, she can help you reduce your struggle with internal and external barriers and have a more meaningful and fulfilling value-driven life.