Licensed to practice in Texas and accepts 44 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders and 8 more.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counsellor-Supervisor (LPC-S) and a National Certified Counselor based in Texas. I received my Masters from the University of Houston Clear Lake and have been practicing for 5 years. I help people from all ages with their mental health concerns. I'm focused on helping clients discover their strengths, build support systems, and foster holistic self-awareness. I firmly believe that the client is the expert of their own life and a key collaborator in treatment planning. I also believe in a cooperative approach to treating clients and welcome collaboration from family members.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions and an intake, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions. I always allow clients an opportunity to get to know me as well. I truly believe in first impressions and most certainly am always open to answering any client questions about myself.
My strengths are to give my clients the support and empathy that they need. I also am good at meeting the client where they are in their life.
I love working with people of all ages and from all backgrounds. I am very aware and respectful of cultural competencies. I have immense experience in working with individuals who are needing guidance and support to understand family dynamics. My clients are eager to improve, but don't yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed and anxious about their careers.
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Cash - $95 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Therapist is a firm believer that the client is the expert of their own lives and therefore is a key collaborator in the treatment planning process. She also firmly believes in a cooperative approach to treating clients and welcomes collaboration from family members. Her perspective is that the therapeutic process works best when it is approached holistically.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Through her own personal experience, therapist is well versed in cultural competencies. Therapist is is aware of and respects cultural differences, and is able to provide effective care to diverse populations. They are open to learning about their clients' backgrounds and beliefs, and they tailor their interventions to suit each client's cultural context.
Integrative
Therapist is a firm believer of that the therapeutic journey is an integrative one. Which involves the client growing a mind, learning to navigate their feelings and making sense of their thoughts, all whilst accepting reality and being in relationship to others.
2 ratings with written reviews
April 1, 2026
She is excellent and listened to me carefully.
April 28, 2025
I have never done therapy and am amazed at how Maria helped me. She made me realize a lot about myself.