Resident in Counseling
I believe everybody needs someone to listen to—a person who will not give advice but guidance, who is challenging yet gentle, and will help you solve your problems. I believe it’s more important to process what is happening to you than to ignore it and hope it will go away.
Hello, I’m Maria. I have worked with many diverse clients, from college students to people who are middle-aged. It seems that my clients had a common problem: they struggled with processing their past, which impeded them from having a fulfilling future. I have guided clients on their journey to healing from their past.
During our initial session, I will listen to you tell your story. I want to hear about your struggles and barriers that you feel might keep you from living a fulfilling life. Then, we can work together on achieving your goals and what you want to get out of therapy, so you can improve your self-esteem and personal relationships and achieve your personal goals. I want us to work through your past history and other factors that might keep you stagnant and impact your life.
I focus on using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and Gottman therapy. In the past, I worked with various populations with different concerns and problems. However, I find myself proficient in working with people who struggle with PTSD, anxiety, and depression, people who are diagnosed with intellectual disabilities, and premarital and marital couples. I see my job is giving you the tools to manage your struggles, so eventually you will not need me anymore. I was taught that to be a good therapist, you work yourself out of a job by empowering clients to be free from past and presenting struggles. I am looking forward to hearing your story and guiding you on this journey.
You can learn more about Maria’s and her approach to therapy by visiting her profile on Psychology Today.
Maria is a Resident in Counseling and is working towards licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia. She works under the supervision of Jack Fox, LPC. In the event that clients have any questions or concerns about Maria’s work, her supervisor can be contacted at jfox@healthyminds-therapy.com or by phone at (540) 845-6940.