Hi, I’m Maria — I’m so glad you’re here.
Whether this is your first time considering therapy or you’ve been in therapy before, welcome.
Many of my clients are new to therapy and come to me looking for a fresh perspective, practical tools, and a renewed sense of control and direction in their lives. You might be feeling stuck in familiar patterns, overwhelmed by anxiety or sadness, managing communication issues in your relationship, or navigating a major life transition that feels disorienting. Whatever brings you here, know that you're not alone, and you've come to the right place.
I offer a compassionate, collaborative space where you'll gain a therapeutic “toolbox” filled with actionable strategies to help you feel empowered, grounded, and capable of creating meaningful change in your daily life.
I’m a licensed therapist who specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based approach that helps you identify and reshape unhelpful thought patterns. CBT is practical and solution-focused, giving you tools you can apply right away to better manage emotions, improve relationships, and respond more effectively to life’s challenges.
I came to this work over a decade ago because it’s fulfilling for me to witness clients shift their outlook, change long-held behaviors, and achieve goals that once felt out of reach. My style is warm, light-hearted, goal-oriented, and focused on helping you achieve lasting change.
In addition to CBT, I’m passionate about women’s mental health—particularly how stress, trauma, and major life events influence the way we think, feel, and behave. I hold specialties in postpartum mental health and fertility counseling for individuals and couples. CBT has been highly researched and as treatment method for these areas because it’s structured, goal-oriented, and easy to integrate into daily life, making it especially effective for new parents and those navigating fertility challenges.
Whether you're feeling lost, burned out, or just need someone to talk to, I offer a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where you can share freely and feel supported. Together, we’ll explore the patterns holding you back, manage overwhelming emotions, and build tools for emotional resilience and personal growth.
Wherever you are on your journey, I’ll meet you there.
Using a blend of CBT tools and a solution-focused approach, I help you:
Understand your thought patterns and how they affect your emotions and behaviors.
Gently challenge and reframe limiting or unhelpful beliefs.
Build actionable strategies that create lasting, positive changes in your life and relationships.
Learn how to reduce anxiety and manage stress by developing new ways of thinking and responding.
My role is to guide by creating a safe and structured space where growth can happen. You’ll gain skills that help you feel more in control of your experiences and better equipped to navigate life’s challenges and make decisions.
I offer in-person therapy in San Francisco, online therapy (tele-therapy) for those who prefer the convenience of virtual sessions, and hybrid therapy, a flexible approach combining both in-person and online sessions based on your needs.
I look forward to meeting you, answering your questions and helping you find piece of mind and emotional relief as you accomplish your goals.
What benefits can I expect from therapy?
Experiencing a new sense of clarity and direction in addressing your mental health needs.
Being able to access and address mental health support from wherever you are. If you are looking for a therapist near me, you’ve come to the right place. No matter where life takes you, you have access to professional and HIPAA compliant therapy near you.
Using action-oriented practical tools and we talk about how to cope when any negative thoughts, feelings, or behaviors show up.
Freedom and peace with the unexpected - not having to control every moment of your life.
Being okay with making mistakes, and being able to let negative feelings go.
I’m licensed in CA and MD, let’s connect!