Maria Benavides, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Maria!

I have behavioral health experience working with a diverse population of adults, children, and families. I have worked with clients who are dealing with environmental challenges, medical issues, and mental health disorders.

My focus

My experience allows me to provide crisis intervention and mental relief to clients 18 years and older.

My approach

I am bilingual and speak Spanish. I utilize CBT, problem-solving therapy, trauma-focused, humanistic therapy, mindfulness therapy, and motivational interviewing to help my clients improve their mood and overall well-being. I create and manage care plans to assess and meet the needs of my clients.

My communication style

I provide comprehensive therapy sessions with a positive environment that allows you to put yourself first. I provide a non-judgmental environment to help identify the root of emotional suffering and to start a healing journey.

My journey to mental healthcare

Growing up, mental health was never a topic of discussion, and I saw the disadvantage of this in my household. For this reason, I am passionate about helping others and want to help individuals attain the services they need.

My goals for you

My goal is to make you feel comfortable, allow you to be an advocate for yourself, and provide the right tools to get you to where you want to be.

Our first session

During the first session, my main focus is to build rapport, discuss the client's history, complete a questionnaire to identify symptoms, and identify coping skills that work for you.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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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 Social Work (MSW) in Children, Youth, Families from University of Southern California.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Maria Benavides