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Maria Avila, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California

Maria Avila

Accepts Cigna
Individual therapy

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LCSW
•
5+ years

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Maria Avila, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Maria has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Long Beach.

Available virtually|CA
Specialties
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
Style
Insightful
Attuned
Curious

Hi there, I'm Maria!

I’m Maria a first-gen Latina therapist. I work with women who are used to doing it all achieving, caregiving, and showing up for everyone else. Often times while losing touch with themselves. My work focuses on understanding the root of these patterns and how they may manifest as anxiety, burnout, relationship difficulties or negative sense of self

My focus

I work with women who grew up in complex households where emotional support was limited and trauma, chaos, or high expectations shaped how they learned to view the world. Many learned to prioritize loyalty, achievement, and caregiving over their own needs, and now struggle with anxiety, relationships, burnout, people-pleasing, boundaries and trust.

My approach

In therapy we’ll explore how trauma, family dynamics, culture, and early relationships shape us while working to process unresolved experiences, reconnect with yourself, and unlearn survival strategies that no longer serve you.

Expertise

Focus populations

BIPOC
First Gen American/Immigrant Parents
+ 2 more

Therapy types

  • Individual Therapy

Ages served

  • Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

  • Cigna
  • Aetna
  • Allegiance
  • Allied
  • Anthem

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Long Beach.

Sessions

Video session
60 minutes

Maria isn't currently accepting new patients.