Sometimes, no matter how hard we try, we still struggle with problems. Even the best advice of family and friends is not enough to sooth the inner aches and pains of our life or conflicts we might have with others. If you are ready to explore new ways to solve old problems or find healing in your life, contact me today.
About
My name is Maria and I look forward to meeting you. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor of Washington State. My approach is gentle, honest, simple, direct, and affirming. You won’t be getting a lot of rigid structure during the session, but you will have an open, safe place to explore your life, your problems, your values, and your goals with some thoughtful guidance and suggestions to try. My philosophy on diagnoses are that they can be a helpful way to understand your self, but they don’t define you and what you are capable of.
At heart, I focus on attachment, attunement, and emotional safety within each session. I believe that there is a power in telling your story and we are all made for greatness. I enjoy using Narrative Therapy to explore influences of your own story, your family story, and culture to help to understand yourself a little better and find the values that help you move forward in life. With children, I enjoy entering into their world through play and helping them make sense of it all in a joyful and respectful manner.
Here are the services I currently offer:
-Individual therapy for adults
-Individual therapy for children through adolescents
-Play therapy for younger children
These are a few of my areas of my specialties:
-Anxiety
-Depression
-Trauma
-Recovering from narcissistic, emotional, or psychological abuse
-Recovering from spiritual trauma
-Resiliency
-Cultural/immigration issues
-Family of origin issues
-Adoption/foster care
-Attachment issues
-Spiritual issues/self-development
Feel free to contact me today to schedule an appointment. I accept a variety of private insurances and can bill the insurance companies directly. I also accept private pay at a rate of $150/session and can provide a superbill for insurance reimbursement.
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