Hello, my name is Maria and, I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Ohio (LISW) and a Licensed Master Social Worker in Georgia (LMSW). I am a dedicated and intuitive counseling professional with over seven years of experience in helping people overcome life challenges and stressors. My areas of expertise consist of working with the LGBT community, people living with HIV/AIDS, and hospice.
I can also assist you with navigating life transitions such as anxiety, depression, career-related challenges, building your self-esteem, navigating your sexuality, processing intimate and non-intimate relationships, college-related transitions, and processing grief & death. I have spent my entire career using my personal and career-related experiences to help individuals process life challenges. Using a client center and strengths-based approach, I promise to provide you with a warm, accepting, safe space where we can identify goals & alleviate stress.
In terms of my education, I have received my Master's Degree at Case Western University in Social Administration. I also hold a Bachelor's Degree from Cleveland State University and an Associates's in Liberal Arts Degree from Cuyahoga Community College.
My professional background consists of working at the Cleveland LGBT Community Center as an intern, at Recovery Resources as an HIV Linkage Specialist & Program Coordinator, and at Care Alliance as a Behavioral Health Counselor with the homeless population (or) people without proper housing. I currently work full time as a Hospice Social Worker providing emotional support to families in the Atlanta area.
Finally, I would like to thank you for taking the time to read my profile & I commend you for taking the first step in ensuring your mental & overall well-being. I look forward to supporting you along your journey!
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Adoption and Foster Care, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Life purpose, Self-love, Sexuality
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
OH LISW I.2002410
GA LCSW CSW008031
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Maria has been a great resource for me during a difficult time after the loss of my mother. I highly recommend her services .
Written on Oct 05, 2021 after therapy with Maria for 3 weeks on issues concerning grief
Maria is an amazing and thoughtful person, she has been supporting me through a very difficult time in my life. And I wouldn’t be able to do it with her aid.
Written on Sep 15, 2021 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks
María is personable, helpful, and fun. I have really enjoyed my sessions with her!
Written on Sep 13, 2021 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks