
Maria Valencia, MS, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Brea, CA
Online & In-Person
About me
I am a Narrative therapist who works with all ages through life transitions— mood, anxiety, trauma, disruptions, relationships.
COMPASSIONATE AND COLLABORATIVE PROFESSIONAL
people-centered| focused on person’s goals to accomplish change
NARRATIVE THERAPY
opportunity to find a new way| growth-oriented| past to present living| resolve stuck-points
FOCUS
Emerging adults: clear out family of origin trauma, disruptions; set own life goals, career path
Couples: premarital planning service
Parents: refining effective communication and parenting limits
NOVEL NARRATIVE APPROACHES
depression| anxiety| difficult relationships| family of origin cutoffs| parenting| so much more
CHILDREN AND TEENS
play therapy| expressive arts| age-congruent to support their developmental needs
License
License(s)
Professional associations
Education
California State University Fullerton
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$150 - $200Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Cash
Specialties and clinical interests
- Adoption & Fostering
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Family Conflict
- Grief & Loss
- Mental Health Professionals
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Stress/Stress Management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Art Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
- Narrative Therapy/ Post-modern
- Play Therapy & Sandtray
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- Hispanic or Latino
- Trauma Survivors
- Strength-based community focus/ culturally-congruent approach
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Early Childhood (0-4)
- Kids & Tweens (5-12)
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Couples
- Groups
- Families
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- Spanish
- English