Maria holds a Master’s of Science in Counseling & Development and a Master’s of Arts in Music Therapy from Texas Woman’s University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC), a National Certified Counselor (NCC), and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). She is trained in Brainspotting.
Her areas of expertise include trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief/loss/complicated grief, parenting, and pre/post-natal issues.
Maria believes therapy is a collaborative journey and that her role as a therapist is to provide a safe place for people to gain insight and learn new skills. Her therapy style is eclectic drawing from, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma informed care, dialectical behavioral therapy, and the creative arts.
She believes in a holistic treatment approach and aims to individualizes each client’s therapy to best suit their needs and personality style.
You can expect a warm nonjudgmental environment and someone who will empower you to be introspective and make steps toward healthy change.
