I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in the state of Arizona with more than ten years of experience working as a counselor/therapist. I have worked with client with a wide range of concerns, mood disorders, including depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting issues, career challenges, ADHD, grief and loss. I also provided services to many people who have experienced substance and other forms of abuse like physical and emotional. My style of therapy is of respect, warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect like the humans we all are. The therapy approach that I use combines cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focus and mindfulness.
I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take the first step, I want to be there, on your corner, supporting you, step by step in your journey to a better life.
Additional areas of focus: Coping with addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Immigration issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
AZ LPC LPC-17012
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She is very intuitive and is very good at finding the deeper problems.
Written on Jun 16, 2026 after therapy with Maria for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I appreciate her support as we dive into my initial causes for concern and ways that I can improve upon myself for those that mean most in my life.
Written on Jun 09, 2026 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and family conflicts
I like Maria because she hears me and understands my needs. She is approachable and considerate. She inspires trust.
Written on Apr 26, 2026 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Maria Valtierra has been wonderful in helping me with multiple areas of my life. Talking with her is very easy and she always makes me feel comfortable to open up. I would recommend her to anyone who needs a calm, knowledge, helping hand during a difficult time.
Written on Apr 04, 2026 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
I like her. She puts things in perspective that makes sense
Written on Mar 28, 2026 after therapy with Maria for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and anger management
Maria is an exceptional therapist with profound knowledge and expertise. She is a highly skilled therapist who genuinely understands all my concerns. Initially, I was skeptical about therapy, but now I can feel its positive impact and how beneficial it truly is
Written on Dec 18, 2025 after therapy with Maria for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd