Maria Gonzalez, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Maria!

As a dedicated mental health therapist, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, and stress. Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness training allows me to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.

My focus

Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with individuals from various backgrounds, helping them navigate the challenges of depression, anxiety, and stress. I have witnessed remarkable transformations as clients develop healthier coping mechanisms, gain insight into their emotions, and regain control over their lives.

My approach

I believe in fostering a warm and empathetic therapeutic environment where individuals feel heard, understood, and supported. My goal is to empower my clients to develop resilience, enhance self-awareness, and cultivate the necessary skills to overcome their mental health challenges.

My communication style

My communication style is calm and personable. I create a warm and empathetic space where you feel heard, understood, and supported. My goal is to empower you to develop resilience, enhance self-awareness, and cultivate the necessary skills to overcome your mental health challenges.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was attracted to a career as a therapist because of my desire to help others who may be struggling to understand or cope with challenges.

My goals for you

My approach to goal setting with clients is working together to collaboratively develop a goal for therapy. Typically, it will begin with having an understanding of what it means to be in therapy. We will then develop measurable goals and track the progress throughout therapy.

Our first session

The first session will be about spending the majority of our time talking about how you have been feeling recently, and I will be asking questions to gain a better understanding of why you may feel that way. The first session is about building that initial connection and beginning to work on a therapeutic alliance.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Behavioral Activation

Motivational Interviewing

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Sharp Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Alignment Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
All Savers

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

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

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Maria Gonzalez