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Maria Puentes

Therapist
11 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Highly skilled effective and optimistic provider I can interact with and relate to individuals on all levels I has been dedicated to provide exceptional care and implementing effective interventions in the treatment of trauma substance use mental health and developmental disorders

Additional credentials are Board Certified Behavior Analyst BCBA Board Certified Sex Therapist CST Clinical Hypnotherapist CHT Certified Clinical Trauma Professional CCTP Emotional Freedom Techniques Provider EFT

My approach to therapy

My approach is to unveil concealed personal strengths and develop coping strategies and skills to deal with deficits I expand on reinforcing self-compassion in the process of transcending from simple and complex challenging experiences to grow above the limits of significance and meaning by understanding the maladaptive contingencies that maintain unhealthy relationships I Challenge dysfunctional perceptions and behaviors and reinforce opportunities for emotional healing and personal growth

What you can expect from me

Significant breakthroughs and transformations

Resolution and peace to what might feel like a very chaotic and painful situation that weighs you down

Master the level of self-compassion that is needed to develop the ability to understand your unique circumstances and experiences in new and healthy ways

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Florida International University , BA (Bachelor of Arts) at Florida International University
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Florida Blue, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Behavior Modification, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Brief Dynamic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Biofeedback, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Gestalt, Trauma Focused CBT, Positive Psychology
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Children, Adolescents, Infants / Toddlers, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish
  • Location
    498 Palm Springs Drive STE 100-125
    Altamonte Springs, FL 32701