Maria Menzel

For the past nine years, I have worked in community mental health, spending the last four to five years as a clinical supervisor training and mentoring new social workers and interns. Today I provide integrated behavioral health care alongside primary care physicians, which has given me the chance to work with an incredibly diverse range of patients: from young children through older adults, immigrant families, OB-GYN patients, and people navigating addiction and recovery. I am certified in PEPC trauma treatment and trained in Written Exposure Therapy, and I am currently completing my doctorate, with a dissertation focused on vicarious trauma among Latino pastors. My approach is grounded, culturally attuned, and rooted in years of hands-on clinical training experience.

I specialize in trauma-focused treatment and have deep experience supporting people from diverse cultural backgrounds, including Latino and immigrant communities. I work well with clients across the lifespan, from children to older adults, and have particular experience with patients managing addiction, medication-assisted treatment, and co-occurring medical conditions. I am also interested in integrating faith-based approaches for clients who want their spiritual life included in treatment. My style is warm and steady, informed by years spent helping trainees and clients alike build confidence and move through difficult experiences.

I know starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially when working through trauma. I aim to create a space where you feel safe, respected, and never rushed. Whether you are looking for support with anxiety, trauma, or simply need someone to walk alongside you as you grow, I would be glad to help. I look forward to seeing if we are a good fit.