Maria Cancelada, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Maria!

Making a decision to start therapy is not an easy journey. My role is to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, learn new coping skills, and work towards positive change. I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.

My focus

My approach is to care and treat each person as a unique individual, providing unconditional acceptance and support regardless of their personal struggles or circumstances.

My approach

I use cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to mental health problems. Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT), the goal is to help people learn skills to manage their emotions, improve relationships, and build a life worth living.

My communication style

I emphasize clear, open communication to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment. I practice active listening and will provide a safe space to work through challenging situations.

My journey to mental healthcare

I am passionate about helping others and have extensive experience across diverse settings and working with a wide range of populations. I strive to create a supportive and collaborative therapeutic environment where clients feel empowered and heard.

My goals for you

I believe that therapy is a collaboration between the client and provider. Together, we'll identify and set goals that matter to you, whether they focus on improving relationships, building self-esteem, or another personal objective. We will create a safe space to support your healing and growth.

Our first session

During our first session, we will have a brief introduction. We will spend time building rapport and creating a comfortable and safe space for open conversation. This session, we will talk about the specific challenges you are dealing with and how to best support you moving forward.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Managed Health Network (MHN)
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Eastern Washington University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Maria Cancelada