Maria Espejo is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is passionate about supporting children and adolescents, ages 4–17, as they navigate emotional challenges, life transitions, relationships, and personal growth. Maria has clinical experience providing counseling services through practicum, internship, and crisis-focused settings, where she has worked with individuals experiencing a variety of mental health concerns. She uses a warm, compassionate, and individualized approach to create a safe environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered.

Her therapeutic approach incorporates evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), while also incorporating play-based techniques when appropriate to help children and adolescents express themselves, build coping skills, and develop emotional awareness.

Maria believes that every client has unique strengths and works collaboratively with children, adolescents, and families to support meaningful progress. She strives to build trusting relationships by meeting clients where they are and helping them develop the tools needed to navigate challenges with confidence and resilience.

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*Sliding scale available for under resourced families who wish to schedule with Maria. Limited availability. Call for an application.