- Depression and anxiety
- Supports grief and trauma
- English and Spanish
About Maria
Her approach blends practical, down-to-earth listening with hands-on tools. Sessions often focus on clear goals, gentle self-reflection, and skills that can be used day to day. She describes therapy as a collaborative process where small steps add up over time.
Maria uses a mix of methods to match each person’s needs. She draws on client-centered listening to understand what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used when changing unhelpful thinking and habits can ease mood and daily functioning. Mindfulness techniques and somatic ideas are offered to help people calm the body and notice how emotions show up physically.
She also integrates psychodynamic thinking to look at patterns from the past that affect present relationships and behavior. Solution-focused strategies are used to set concrete, achievable goals and track progress between sessions. These tools are chosen to help with relationship strains, family dynamics, postpartum mood changes, and feelings of isolation or emptiness.
Maria aims to be approachable and humane in sessions. She welcomes humor when it fits and treats tears as part of healing. To start, people select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.