Specializations

Children & young adults, trauma, grief, social skill building, developing behavioral interventions, anxiety, learning disabilities, ADHD and Autism

Approach and Specialties

As a mental health counselor, my goal is to form an alliance with my clients, working together as a team to help them learn how to manage the moments and trust the journey. I believe in the use of mindfulness, breathwork and meditation as part of my therapeutic approach. My belief is that the therapeutic relationship is a partnership and that my client is at the center. I work together with my clients to educate and support them along the way while helping them to remain present and take control of their lives.

Education and Background

I am Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of New York. obtaining my counseling degree from Long Island University as well as a master’s degree in Elementary Education from Fordham University. I am a Certified Special Education Teacher and Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant. I am also a certified Yoga Alliance Instructor, 200-hour E-RYT-Yoga Instructor. In addition to private practice, I provide psychotherapy to individuals at an outpatient mental health clinic.

Maria is currently accepting new virtual clients and does not participate with insurance networks.