Maria G. D


McLean, Virginia 22101 United States

About

My clients often face mental and emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-worth, grief, and life stressors. They may struggle with relationships or feel their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and circumstances have negatively impacted their well-being and quality of life. Seeking to process their experiences both verbally and creatively, they aim to build coping skills, solve problems, and find relaxation through art-making. I'm dedicated to making therapy accessible for neurodiverse clients and those with disabilities or chronic illnesses who may have felt stigmatized or faced barriers to mental health care.

As a counseling and art therapy resident, I integrate art therapy with talk therapy, working with children, adolescents, and adults. Utilizing modalities like CBT, DBT, humanistic theory, developmental theory, play therapy, and sandtray therapy, my strengths-based approach customizes the therapeutic experience to best meet each client’s needs.

Believing in the power of therapeutic collaboration and empathy, I am passionate about empowering clients on their healing and self-discovery journeys. By fostering an inclusive, nonjudgmental, and safe space, I honor each client’s identity while attentively responding to their needs. In therapy, you are not alone; I will support you every step of the way.

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Qualifications: The George Washington University
Academic Suffixes: MA, LPC-R, ATR-P
Expertise: ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Cancer, Caregivers, Chronic Illness, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Emotional Disturbance, Grief, Intellectual Disability, Life Transitions, Other, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, Stress, Trauma and PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Other

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