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Maria Asuncion

Therapist(she/her)
25 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders, End of life care, Physical health issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I provide a compassionate, client-centered approach tailored to your goals, values, and culture. During our first session, we’ll create a personalized treatment plan and begin building a supportive therapeutic relationship. I integrate evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and EFT tapping, to help you manage anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, ADHD, and life transitions while building resilience and emotional well-being.

Take the first step toward healing. Therapy is a journey toward healing, resilience, and growth.

Current Certifications:

  1. Certified Binge Eating and Chronic Dieting Professional (CBECDP)
  2. Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional (CMIP)

My Specialties Include:

Women's Issues

Men's Issues

Depression (MDD)

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Relationship Issues

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Issues

ADHD in Adults

  1. Stress management
  2. Panic disorder
  3. Substance misuse disorders
  4. Remote and hybrid work challenges
  5. Support for stay-at-home parents
  6. Individuals diagnosed with Chronic Illness(es)
  7. Sports mental health

My approach to therapy

I utilize a myriad of evidence-based treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Somatic (Body)Therapy, Supportive Counseling, Person-Centered Approach, Humanistic Approach, Emotional Freedom Techniques/Meridian Tapping Points (EFT), Mindfulness meditation, Mindfulness Eating, Positive Psychology, and Motivational Interviewing.

What you can expect from me

You deserve a safe and supportive environment to heal and grow. In our sessions, I will accompany you with compassion and utilize evidence-based practices to help you navigate this challenging period in your life.

About me

  • I identify as
    Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Inquisitive, Creative, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    25 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Adelphi University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York, California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders, End of life care, Physical health issues
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Infertility, Diabetes, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic, Attachment Based, Behavior Modification, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Art Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Narrative Therapy, Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Somatic, Psychoanalytic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Attachment Based Family Therapy, Humanistic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Parent Management Training (PMT), Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral, Strength-Based, Behavior Management
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Children
  • Languages
    English