Maria holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grand Canyon University and has practiced since 2023 as a Clinical Professional Counselor Intern in Nevada under supervision. She works as a trauma therapist in Nevada, focusing on teens, adults, and older adults navigating trauma, grief, and family conflict.
Her Approach
Maria works with teenagers, adults, and older adults, offering individual, couples, and family therapy in Nevada. A woman in her forties might come in after a divorce, unsure how to co-parent with an ex who still triggers old arguments. A veteran in his seventies might be adjusting to retirement and revisiting memories he never talked through with anyone. Sessions are built around whoever needs to be in the room, whether that is one person, a couple, or the whole family.
Before becoming a therapist, Maria spent ten years teaching in the Clark County School District and another ten years working with families through Clark County Family Services. She also holds degrees in special education and in curriculum and education, and that background shows in how she explains things: plainly, without jargon. She moves at whatever pace a client needs, whether that means talking through a hard week or working slowly through something that happened decades ago.
Specialized Training
- Clark County School District: Working with children and teens, teaching special education for ten years.
- Clark County Family Services: Working with families in the child welfare system, providing case management and crisis intervention for ten years.
- Crisis and Forensic Interviewing Work: Working with families affected by abuse, providing domestic violence counseling and conducting forensic interviews and safety assessments.
- Grief and Loss Casework: Working with adults and older adults, providing grief counseling for adults navigating loss, retirement, and major life transitions.
Ready When You Are
Maria is currently accepting new clients in Nevada, offering teletherapy. Give us a call or text us at (888) 409-8976 for a free consultation.
We’ll help you discover if Maria is the right fit for you. If she’s not, we’ll connect you with the right therapist for you.
In crisis? Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or visit 988lifeline.org.
