María Rodriguez, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm María!

I work with clients in all age groups and specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and adjustment. My goal is to help you navigate difficult periods and build skills to feel better and improve functioning.

My focus

I work best with those who seek a warm yet direct approach. Challenges surface at various life stages and change how we feel, respond, and understand experiences. I join you in navigating these periods, gaining insight, and building skills to help you feel better and develop a more optimistic outlook.

My approach

My approach varies based on your unique needs. While I may use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills, I understand that some need to process while others seek solutions or skills to move forward.

My communication style

My communication style is accommodating and personable. I listen without judgment and want you to feel comfortable talking with me about anything.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a therapist emerged from working in various community and social work settings. What drives me is seeing individuals grow, find their footing, and feel better.

My goals for you

My approach to goal-setting is about working together to identify what you want to accomplish. We will track your progress towards your goals as we build trust and get comfortable with what it means to be in therapy.

Our first session

In our first session, we will spend time talking about how you have been feeling recently. I will ask questions to better understand why you may be feeling that way. The first session is about building an initial connection and helping me understand where we should go from there.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Non-denominational

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Play Therapy

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Southern California.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

María Rodriguez