Therapy for Anxiety & Stress
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck in self -criticism, or exhausted by daily stress, you’re not alone. There are powerful tools that can help you shift from survival mode to grounded, sustainable well-being.
Are you ready to:
☑️ Clear blocks that prevent you from establishing nourishing self-care routines?
☑️ Mold your inner critic into a compassionate inner coach?
☑️ Learn powerful and sustainable ways to ground your nervous system?
Therapy for Adults
Whether you’re navigating trauma, chronic stress, or the daily demands of life, anxiety can quietly take hold- impacting memory, sleep, relationships. or even your ability to feel at ease in your own body. Stress leaves an imprint not only on our minds, but also in our nervous system. That’s why I use evidence-based, body - centered approaches such as mindfulness, somatic therapy and Brainspotting- alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)- to support deep and lasting healing.
I also provide parent coaching and support to help parents understand the nervous system and build tools for supporting children and teens with emotional dysregulation. Together, we’ll work toward your goals, so you can live a more connected, empowered life. I’m here to walk with you every step pf the way.
Therapy for Children and Teens
Children often express big feelings through play- not words. In my work with young clients, I use a gentle, play-based approach that helps them feel safe enough to explore their emotions in creative and developmentally appropriate ways.
For tweens and teens, we may blend play or art with talk therapy or CBT to help them understand and manage stress, anxiety or emotional overwhelm. I also work closely with parents, offering tools that extend beyond the therapy room- so families can speak a shared emotional language and co-regulate more effectively.
My goal is to make therapy feel encouraging, engaging, and grounded in the young client’s natural strengths- helping your child build emotional resilience and a more supported nervous system for life.
“Maria possesses a calm and peaceful demeanor that is zen-like. Just talking to her brings a soothing calmness over me. Her personality and approach gave us hope. Maria has a natural ability to make people feel safe. My daughter has a hard time trusting others. Yet with Maria, she shared a special connection that allowed her to open up which is what she needed- someone she could really trust and this was sacred to my daughter. Maria was the first person my daughter felt truly safe with. My daughter learned how to better manage her anxiety through therapy. She started talking about her feelings more and got along better with her sister.”
- K.V.
“Maria worked with both of my children during a time of crisis and then continued to work with them post crisis. She did a great job of connecting and supporting each of the kids in unique ways. In addition to the excellent therapy, I always felt that Maria went above and beyond to make sure that my kids felt exceptionally supported. I definitely observed both short and long term reductions in anxiety in both my children as well as increased self-confidence and ability to deal with challenges. I would highly recommend Maria as a therapist.“
- A. D.
“Thanks to therapy with Maria, I can now manage stress much better and am able to manage my inner critic in a new way. Working with Maria had a huge impact on my attachment style. I can now have conversations with my husband that are more vulnerable than ever. Even my husband is less avoidant as a result of these conversations. I also appreciated how Maria let me lead the sessions, providing gentle nudges when I was avoiding difficult topics and goals. Therapy helped me create and commit to better self-care routines that help my self- esteem. Therapy helped me realize how strong I am. It changed my life.”
- Anonymous
“I appreciated Maria’s sense of humor, clarity and flexibility. With Maria’s help, I learned different techniques to better listen to and support my daughter who struggled with anxiety after being bullied at school. Maria and I worked as a team together to boost my daughter’s self-confidence. She is back on campus now after being homeschooled. My daughter will carry Maria’s techniques with her into her future. I would definitely recommend Maria to anyone looking for a therapist.”
- W. G.
“Our family was going through a difficult time when we started working with Maria. She was able to break down the issues to help my husband, adult children and I understand each other and increase our empathy toward one another. She also provided powerful tools to help de-escalate feelings when triggered by longtime unresolved issues. She is a great communicator, is deeply knowledgeable about the field of psychology and brings deep compassion to her daily practice."
- The Garcia Family
“Maria is the queen of fun.”
-R.M., 9 years old