Maria M. Diz, has a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. She also holds a dual bachelor’s degree in Biology and Psychology from the University of North Alabama. Maria has years of experience in the areas of neuroscience and human anatomy and physiology. Maria has published multiple articles in peer reviewed journals on issues ranging from hormone effects on cognition to cognitive deterioration in normal adults and adults suffering from multiple types of dementias. During her first training internship, Maria specialized in child and adolescent psychology and has most recently trained in trauma therapy, couple’s therapy and emotional regulation. Maria combines her experiences and interests in science with her career as a professional artist and expressive arts facilitator. She is passionate about bringing together a balance of mind, body and spirit to her work in mental health and wellness. Maria’s therapeutic philosophy expressed through her diverse approaches is to help the client find meaning and personal acceptance in their lives and the consequent hope and joy that can follow.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration Issues, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Multicultural Concerns, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-love, Sexuality, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
FL LMHC MH16824
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Maria has been godsend to me. In the last year i have overcome so many mental health issues while working with her. She is not afraid to say what she doesn't know, and then go back, research and provide guidance. She also encourages all around improvements to ones life than depend only on therapy to get better. I am deeply grateful to her counsel.
Written on Dec 04, 2021 after therapy with Maria for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Maria is hands down the best therapist I've ever been connected with. She's insightful, attentive, and I know that she genuinely has my best interests at heart. She's accepting and personable, and my life is significantly better off having her as my therapist.
Written on Nov 06, 2021 after therapy with Maria for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Maria Diz is completely in tune with my needs and what I'm going through. She offers me a variety of ways to communicate with her between sessions, she responds quickly. I feel like she really listens to not only what I'm saying but also what I'm NOT saying. We clicked immediately and I'm so happy and relieved that I found her.
Written on Oct 22, 2021 after therapy with Maria for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Maria is knowledgeable about how to work through prior trauma. I've found it helpful in our sessions to confide in her, and have gained a sense of clarity on what I need to do in order to move forward successfully. She has also helped me refine my goals and work towards them.
Written on Aug 09, 2021 after therapy with Maria for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion
I have been working with Maria for about 8 months and I can honestly say that her help has completely changed my outlook on life. Maria is a great listener, kind and knowledgeable. She has used different techniques to help me understand my emotions and experiences, reframe things, consider new points of view and help me pursue my goals - I feel that I am now on a more balanced path, I've got my direction and optimism back and am rediscovering what makes me 'me'. She has also helped me become more assertive and re-engage with life. It was the best decision I've made to start counselling - I would really recommend working with Maria. Thank you, Maria.
Written on Jul 04, 2021 after therapy with Maria for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Maria is my first therapist ever and I'm so glad I got matched with her. She remembers life details that I mentioned weeks ago, which indicates to me that she truly cares about what I have to say. She has a friendly and inviting energy to her that you can easily trust. I can't recommend her enough!
Written on Feb 26, 2021 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd