Maria Vega, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Maria!

I work with adolescents and adults, specializing in anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma. I use a strengths perspective and trauma-informed approach to aid in improving clients' confidence in themselves and believe in their capability of making progress.

My focus

I have been working closely with transitional youth who have been experiencing stress and anxiety from the expectations society has put on young adults. I have also recently found a connection with adults struggling with relationship conflicts and stress from expectations from work, family, and self.

My approach

My approach to therapy varies depending on the needs of each client. I have experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed CBT. These modalities help the client in developing a tool belt of coping strategies while improving tolerance of reality.

My communication style

My communication style is calm, empathetic, and understanding. It is important for me that my clients feel safe with me to express themselves without fear of judgment or invalidation.

My journey to mental healthcare

I knew I wanted to be a therapist when I found myself enjoying volunteering, being the listener in my family and friend group, and seeing people thrive. I always told myself that if I was going to be a contributor to society, then I was going to pick a career that helped others be the best version of themselves.

My goals for you

My approach in goal setting with clients is to work together to define what you want to gain from therapy. This is often seen by building rapport and getting comfortable with the process of therapy. Over time, we can utilize homework, worksheets, and other tools to track progress in goals.

Our first session

What you can expect from your first session with me is a safe space where I can get to know you. I will be asking questions specifically about what led you to therapy, such as emotions, thoughts, sensations, as well get to know your background and relationships. This is the time for us to build a therapeutic connection.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Agnostic

Expertise

Specialties

Child Abuse or Neglect

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

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Focus populations

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

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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) from California State University, Los Angeles.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Maria Vega