Maria Perdunn

I started my journey in the helping profession beginning with teaching children and adults Martial Arts and life skills with developmental and intellectual disabilities in 2009. During this path I ventured into the social work field as a volunteer and intern with Catholic Charities serving women and children who were victims of domestic violence. While there I also helped individuals who were homeless with assistance on finding housing and distributed food to clients through our community food pantry. Following my volunteer and intern opportunities I began working in the field of mental health and substance abuse counseling in 2017 serving children,adolescents, and adults. Which is where I started conducting groups, individual,family, and couples counseling in various treatment settings to include residential, intensive-in-community, outpatient, and homeless prevention.

Working together to empower clients using an individual and team approach to rise above stigma and gain control over their lives. Using evidenced-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, MIndfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, 12-step approach for

substance abuse, Person-centered therapy, and Solution-focused therapy

My guiding principle is to provide a safe, supportive, and open therapeutic environment where my clients and I can communicate freely without judgement. My aim is to help guide and motivate my client's in finding meaning and purpose in life.