Maria Ballesteros, LPCC — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Maria!

I am passionate about helping people overcome obstacles that are affecting their ability to live a fulfilling, purposeful, and happy life. I believe in creating an environment where clients can grow and explore their issues. I work with adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

My focus

I am most comfortable treating adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, narcissistic abuse, workplace issues, or adjustment to disability.

My approach

I will provide a safe and secure environment where clients can share, explore, grow, and heal from their present struggles and past pains. My theoretical approaches include CBT, Solution Focused, positive psychology, multicultural, eclectic, behavioral therapy, person-centered, mindfulness-based, and Gestalt.

My communication style

Clients have commented that I am kind, compassionate, warm, and insightful. I care deeply for people who are struggling with emotional pain and life challenges. My work and life experiences have prepared me well to help individuals change their lives by providing support, guidance, and collaborating together to move you forward.

My journey to mental healthcare

I care deeply for people who are struggling with emotional pain and life issues. It is from my own life experiences, education, and assisting others with life challenges that I feel a calling to help people heal from their emotional wounds.

My goals for you

I have clients clarify their goals based on their priorities. We would work together to develop a timeline to achieve these goals. We would discuss any resistance to following through with their goals and work through these blocks.

Our first session

Clients can expect an accepting, non-judgmental environment where they can share in safety the issues that are affecting their life.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Compassion Focused

Mindfulness-Based

Psychodynamic

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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

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Rehabilitation Counseling from San Diego State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Maria Ballesteros