Maria Magana

Human first. I believe part of the foundation of healing includes encouraging self compassion and understanding of our humanness. However, several of life and society/systemic factors can affect our foundations and journeys. I specialize in working with autism, adhd, audhd, pathological demand avoidance (pda), chronic illness/pain trauma/cptsd, and those who struggle with suicidal ideation/self-harm. Providing trauma informed, affirming therapy is especially important to me as someone who is late diagnosed AuDHD w/ cPTSD and chronic pain/illness. I hope to create a place where those I work with can feel more comfortable to connect to their authentic selves by approaching each session with patience, compassion, and occasionally, humor. If that sounds like what you need right now, I'd love to work with you. Please note I will do a free 15 minute consultation with you but have it turned off as a requirement to book with me.

I aim for my sessions to be a neurodiversity, LGBTQIA+, and nonmonogamy affirming space. I am trained in Brainspotting, and I work from several therapy modalities depending on individual preferences/needs, including: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Parts Work, Inner Child, Somatic Therapy, Mindfulness.

When we first meet we will start with what feels most relevant: what brought you here, what has and hasn't worked before, and what you're hoping for. I ask questions, but there's no pressure to have it all figured out as we continue to work together. Most people leave feeling heard and a little less alone with whatever they came in carrying