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I'm Maria!
My work focuses on helping individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, OCD, relationship difficulties, trauma, life transitions, and the often-complex questions of identity and existence. Many of the people I work with are ambitious, introspective adults-often immigrants, first-generation, or creatives-who find themselves caught between external expectations and internal unrest, often living between cultures, identities, or versions of themselves. Through a psychoanalytic lens, we explore how unconscious structures, internalized narratives, and the language you use to make sense of your emotional world and your deeper truths.
Rather than simply aiming to "fix" symptoms, I'm particularly attuned to the ways desire, fears, and longing reveal themselves in both subtle and disruptive ways-sometimes through anxiety, compulsions, or emotional stuckness. We also consider the broader human struggles: meaning, freedom, loneliness, and authenticity. Together, we make sense of what feels fragmented, examine the roles and stories you've unconsciously inherited, and create space for deeper connection-with yourself, with others, and with what matters most to you.
My commitment involves embracing a culturally-attuned and socially-conscious lens to support you effectively. My approach is deeply rooted in the creation of inclusive, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive spaces. As a Latina, I stand by and advocate for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and marginalized communities.