Welcome! My name is Maria (she/her) and I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. I earned my master's degree in Art Therapy and Counseling from Drexel University. I have supported clients and their families in navigating a range of challenges including grief/ loss, self-esteem concerns, intimate partner violence, depression, anxiety, and specific neurodevelopmental needs. I strive to create a therapeutic experience that aligns with clients’ emotional needs, strengths, values, and cultural identity. My approach integrates evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches including eco-systemic structural family therapy, dialectic behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. Throughout the therapeutic process, I hope that clients experience growth in their ability to navigate difficult emotions and conflict while developing new skills to improve their relationship with themselves and develop healthy relationship patterns with others.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
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Maria is great
Written on Oct 12, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 2 years on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Maria has changed the way I view a therapist. She is active in our conversations , she makes me feel extremely comfortable and validates with explanation of why I may be feeling the way I do to help me better understand.
Written on Jun 01, 2022 after therapy with Maria for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd