Maria Carrera, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Maria!

I have experience with DBT therapy and Seeking Safety, and I work with children and adolescents navigating their unique challenges.

My focus

I typically work with adolescents and families. I am comfortable working with mild depression, anxiety, and work stress.

My approach

I use Solution Focused Therapy to help you identify your strengths and build practical solutions. We focus on what's working and what you want to achieve, creating clear steps forward that feel manageable and meaningful to you.

My communication style

I provide a caring and empathetic, non-judgmental space.

My journey to mental healthcare

I am driven to be a therapist because we all go through difficult times and it is easier to live through them with support. Often times just having someone to talk to will make things easier.

My goals for you

The client determines the goals they want to work on and together we build on it.

Our first session

My clients should expect to feel comfortable. My clients should expect clear communication. All my clients will be treated with dignity and respect.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Dialectical (DBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Police/Fire/First Responders

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem
Arlo

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from University of Southern California and a Masters of Arts (MA) Psychology from University of the West.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Maria Carrera