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Hello! I am Maiah Merino and I am a licensed mental health counselor. I was trained as a Family Systems Therapist, meaning, I acknowledge the familial stories that were passed down and look at how those may be shaping your current narrative. I am Person-Centered, listening and following your lead as we develop goals and practices together that support your Counseling experience. I also utilize Creative Arts, Mindfulness, Narrative (stories and writing), Solution-focused, along with reflection to add support in a variety of ways for those I work with.
I have worked with many people who have experienced trauma physically, sexually, and mentally. And because of this my training with early childhood is shared with Adults in regards to issues of Attachment and Intimacy in relationships. I have also supported people with depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief & loss, parenting issues, life transitions and building greater self-esteem and confidence.
If you choose to work with me, our work will be interactive, creative, engaged and warm. Your healing path is unique and I look forward to supporting you in the ways that work for you! Congratulations on taking this first step!!!
Professional experience
24yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteem, MotivationCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, ADHD, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Gender Dysphoria, Immigration Issues, Multicultural Concerns, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Women's issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Maiah Merino. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Great listener, kind and knowledgeable!
Written on Apr 10, 2024 after therapy with Maiah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
She’s truly amazing and I’m so happy that I have her as my therapist. She guides me how my mental health is extremely important and ways/ guidance how to work with my mental health struggles.
Written on Feb 07, 2024 after therapy with Maiah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
I could tell that Maiah really heard me and understood my priorities for therapy when we met for our initial session.
Written on Jan 28, 2024 after therapy with Maiah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and parenting issues
I’ve only had one session so far but she is such a warm and genuine therapist. Her connection with me as a client makes me feel valued and seen.
Written on Oct 19, 2023 after therapy with Maiah for 2 weeks
Maiah is wonderful, great listener, open minded, and lots of creative ways for me to help process all that is goin on in my life. She helps me understand I do not have to "fix" my life- but better approach challenges. I like homework so lots of suggestions on how to recenter and calm down all week- between sessions.
Written on May 22, 2023 after therapy with Maiah for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, grief, coping with life changes, and coaching
I very much appreciate Maiah!! Maiah is very patient, understanding and respectful. I can definitely tell she puts in the effort in helping me learn how to deal with my mental health issues. She is a really good active listener, she can listen to my concerns and provide perspective and ideas that I never have considered before!
Written on Mar 18, 2023 after therapy with Maiah for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Even in the first visit, I felt listened to, acknowledged & challenged in the best way. Maiah is very kind, insightful & provides food for thought and growth
Written on Mar 18, 2023 after therapy with Maiah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I’ve worked on and off with Maiah since 2019, she has continuously created a safe place to land and provides a safe space to bounce ideas off of. Her wholistic approach to trauma has significantly helped me integrate my healing process. Her insight, patience and humor during sessions makes it easy to open up. If you’re looking for someone to help support your healing journey, who knows when to hold space and when to push you forward, then Maiah is the definition of that.
Written on Jan 25, 2023 after therapy with Maiah for 4 years and 2 months
She is very soft spoken and kind
Written on Jan 12, 2023 after therapy with Maiah for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compa
Maiah's gentleness and support are ineffable. I am so lucky to find a counselor like her and so grateful for her guidance.
My life has improved in every way because of working with her. Thank you, Maiah!
Written on Dec 07, 2022 after therapy with Maiah for 3 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I have been in counseling with Maiah for over a year. Maiah listens and acknowledges my perspective. She challenges me to think deeply and encourages me to be honest with myself. She understands grief and its complex facets. She has guided me through this last year following my mother’s passing by giving me tools and profoundly supportive practices that have helped me process and embrace all the difficult feelings.
Maiah is truly professional and compassionate. She’s also so wise and challenges me to view my experiences in ways that help me better understand how to navigate the challenges in a safe space. Maiah encourages me to embrace my culture which has nurtured my connection with my ancestors and my mama.
I would highly recommend Maiah as a therapist - especially for anyone coping with grief or loss as she is so very skilled, supportive and knowledgeable.
Written on Nov 27, 2022 after therapy with Maiah for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Maiah is a very kind and listening therapist. Her approach of working with patients to find things that we aren't able to see in ourselves, and helping to understand why things may have worked before but now they are no longer serving to better us. She helped explain some of my 'stuff' back to me in a way that I could understand but it came across as genuine, kind, non threatening, andnon judging.
I really enjoy Maiah's approach, as well as just as a person. I think Maiah would work really well with most people..
Written on Apr 23, 2022 after therapy with Maiah for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Maiah has done a great job at listening and giving me some tools to navigate my personal challenges.
Written on Feb 25, 2022 after therapy with Maiah for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues
Maiah is wonderful. She is a great listener. She has the ability to get me talking about things I have buried in the past and offers solutions to help cope with the issues. I've also have a couple situations that kept me from using our scheduled session via video or phone and she has quickly come up with solutions. The chat feature was a solution I utilized one time .
Written on Feb 22, 2022 after therapy with Maiah for 2 months on issues concerning addictions
Maiah is extremely helpful and understanding. I have been working with her for years and have found her to be professional, compassionate, and extremely competent.
Written on Jan 11, 2022 after therapy with Maiah for 3 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Maiah is a wonderful listener. I finally feel heard. She leaves enough silent space to finish your thought and the resources and tools she has to understand and move forward are SO helpful. I love how she writes down the big things we talked about on the board. To read them back to myself after the convoys had, is another eye opening thing for me. It helps me hear what I said out loud and digest it.
Very thankful for this match!
Written on Jul 25, 2021 after therapy with Maiah for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
I decided to give the Better Help app a shot when I was struggling to pull myself out of depression. Maiah was the first (and only counselor I used) assigned to me when I started. We did weekly sessions because at first I really needed them. She helped coach me in places I never knew I needed help in. She brought to light a few different areas I needed just some coaching on and I was able to get back to my normal self, but even with a stronger voice than I had before. I really appreciated having her as my counselor and my ear. She is very kind, very understanding, she truly is amazing. Thank you Maiah for bringing out the stronger me and helping me kick depressions butt!
Written on Jan 14, 2021 after therapy with Maiah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Maiah is so great! She really listens and waits for you to finish talking/venting and by doing so, it ensures that she really is trying to understand you and help. Very positive and helpful!!!
Written on Aug 14, 2020 after therapy with Maiah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I love Mariah, I am grateful she is apart of my healing process.
Written on May 12, 2020 after therapy with Maiah for 3 weeks
Mariah is amazing, and understanding, she’s easy to talk too and, has helped me with many different challenges.
Written on May 07, 2020 after therapy with Maiah for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
I started my sessions with Maiah a few weeks ago and I’m honestly so glad she’s my counselor. I look forward to our talks each week because I know I will always get sound advice from her. I know she will always give me what I need to hear.
Thank you for your guidance and support.
Written on Mar 12, 2020 after therapy with Maiah for 2 weeks
I’ve had several therapists in my life and Maiah is perceptive, professional and effective. Highly recommend.
Written on Feb 12, 2020 after therapy with Maiah for 8 months
Maiah has been wonderful! She listens to understand. She communicates clearly. I appreciate how warm and welcoming she is. I feel very comfortable being open, honest, and vulnerable with her.
Written on Feb 05, 2020 after therapy with Maiah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Maiah was a great counselor, I've made a lot of progress with her help. She’s both empathetic and practical in finding solutions that worked for me. She was very helpful.
Written on Jan 14, 2020 after therapy with Maiah for 5 months
She was great- loved working with her
Written on Jan 10, 2020 after therapy with Maiah for 2 months
She was super sweet and caring and gave me a ton of really great tips. Super great to work with.
Written on Dec 14, 2019 after therapy with Maiah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Maiah has been very helpful to me, helping me process who I am and how to best move through the world. I feel stronger and more focussed from our sessions.
Written on Nov 06, 2019 after therapy with Maiah for 1 month
She is very kind, understanding, supportive, and easy to talk to. I feel very comfortable opening up to her, and confident I can trust her. She provides excellent guidance on my self-improvement journey, as well!
Written on Jul 30, 2019 after therapy with Maiah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Maiah has been very helpful. She makes me feel understood and listens to everything I have to say. She’s always giving me advice on how to help with anxiety.
Written on Jul 29, 2019 after therapy with Maiah for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Maiah has helped me tremendously with my journey through life. I highly recommend her expertise and compassion.
Written on Jul 16, 2019 after therapy with Maiah for 5 months on issues concerning self esteem
Maiah is extremely empathetic and provides tangible tools to assist with meeting your personal goals and wellness.
Written on Jul 05, 2019 after therapy with Maiah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
I really enjoy talking with her. She makes me feel at ease. And I feel validated and and that my points of view matter. I love that she always asked if she is helping. And if there anything else she can do to help. I just really love that she is always checking in with me!
Written on May 30, 2019 after therapy with Maiah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Maiah has been an amazing help to me as I begin my journey to mental wellness. Her strategies for dealing with anxiety and depression are very practical. She listens, and helps me form conclusions on my own. I am so grateful that we were matched!
Written on Mar 21, 2019 after therapy with Maiah for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Mariah has been so incredibly helpful. I'm not one to share too much and as a result have been bottling up emotions for a very long time. Mariah listens, gives me things to think about and tools to help me get through very difficult mind conversations that can swirl out of control. With Mariah, I feel comfortable and that she cares.
Written on Feb 25, 2019 after therapy with Maiah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, career difficulties, and coaching
Really nice! Cares about you and provides a lot of resources
Written on Feb 01, 2019 after therapy with Maiah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Maiah's expertise is exactly what I have needed. She offers insightfulness and has opened my eyes to more realistic ways to manage my anxiety. She is the reason that I'm able to see anxiety as a part of me that CAN be explored, analyzed, and polished in a way that it is less debilitating. Working with Maiah has allowed me to accept that anxiety may be something I am prone and may not necessarily go away completely, but it doesn't have to break me or control me. I will always recommend her and the series of Betterhelp. This app saved me from suffering since it allows more flexibility! Thank you!
Written on Dec 24, 2018 after therapy with Maiah for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
So far my work with Maiah has been positively insightful. She facilitates personal change with openness, and attention.
Written on Dec 24, 2018 after therapy with Maiah for 4 weeks
Maiah is very personable and outgoing and is very easy to open up to. She generally empowers me and gives a great outsider's perspective.
Written on Dec 17, 2018 after therapy with Maiah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Maiah has been a wonderful and calming counselor. She is an active listener who understands how to guide you to find your own answers. I struggle with bipolar disorder and was very specific on how educated I wanted my counselor to be and she surpassed my expectations very quickly. I highly, highly recommend Maiah.
Written on Nov 13, 2018 after therapy with Maiah for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
I have really appreciated having Maiah as my counselor. She really listens and has been able to help me work through things.
Written on Nov 07, 2018 after therapy with Maiah for 1 month
Maiah is very calming and respectful and helpful. She is always able to work around different time schedules and encourages. She seems to genuinely take interest in me and my progress.
Written on Oct 08, 2018 after therapy with Maiah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Maiah is thoughtful, considerate and accepting. She makes you feel welcome to be yourself, and has been a safe harbor during a very transitionary time period for me. I appreciate my time with her, and the work I'm doing on myself because of our time together.
Written on Oct 03, 2018 after therapy with Maiah for 2 weeks
Maiah is easy to connect with and great at reminding you to be gentle and caring with yourself. I was impressed by how quickly she helped me identify and name some of my struggles so that we could begin to address them. Her manner is professional and warm. I've been very fortunate to have her as a counselor.
Written on Sep 11, 2018 after therapy with Maiah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping, and self esteem
Maiah is someone who understands the process but she always helps me through anything. She's very responsive and our communication is the best! I'm really glad I found her. I look at things differently and she helps me look at things from different points of views in order to address my problems correctly. I'm thankful for her!
Written on Sep 01, 2018 after therapy with Maiah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related, eating, sleeping, self esteem, anger, career, and bipolar
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