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Maria G. GonzalezLCSW

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Affirming, Direct, Holistic

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Focus areas

Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, OCD, Phobias, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues

Experienced with

Students, Latine Community

Years of Experience

5+

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My work starts with understanding each individual client, holistically, to best assist them in meeting their desired goals in therapy.

License number

#88348

Therapy style

In my 11 years of practice, I have experience in the treatment of mental health issues including trauma, depression, anxiety, attachment/relationship issues, behavioral issues, and life transitions. I consider myself an eclectic therapist. I incorporate evidence-based practices into my work with clients and individualize my techniques and approaches to best address their needs. I believe that my clients are the experts in their lives. Therefore, my work starts with understanding each individual client, holistically, to best assist them in meeting their desired goals in therapy.

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Prolonged Exposure
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California

Interests

I like going to the gym, hiking, shopping, dancing, eating, relaxing, karaoke, cleaning, and sleeping.