Maria Valtierra

Welcome! I support adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief and loss, stress, and significant life transitions. Whether you’re going through a difficult season, feeling overwhelmed by emotions, struggling in your relationships, or adjusting to an unexpected change, my goal is to help you feel supported while we work together to better understand what you’re experiencing.

My professional background includes working with individuals and families across a variety of settings, including corrections and community-based mental health services. These experiences have allowed me to work with people from many different backgrounds and life circumstances and have shaped my understanding of the unique challenges each person can face.

I provide therapy in both English and Spanish and strive to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you can feel heard, understood, and comfortable being yourself. Together, we can build on your strengths, develop helpful tools for managing life’s challenges, and work toward greater balance, confidence, and well-being.

I believe therapy is a collaborative process built on trust, respect, and genuine connection. My approach is person-centered and strengths based, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I tailor therapy to each person's needs, goals, and pace, combining practical tools with a supportive environment that encourages self-awareness, growth, and meaningful change. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to help you recognize your strengths, develop new perspectives, and move towards the changes you want to make.

During our first session, we'll take time to get to know each other and discuss what brings you to therapy, your current concerns, and the goals you'd like to achieve. I will ask questions about your personal history, relationships, strengths, and any challenges you're facing to gain a better understanding of your unique experiences. This session is also an opportunity for you to ask questions, share what is important to you, and determine whether we're a good fit. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, supported, and with a clear understanding of how we will work together moving forward.