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I'm glad you're here. I provide an environment where you can share your experiences and current stressors while shedding what no longer serves you to become your best self. I work with individuals impacted by trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. I’m Maria Zavala, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California, and I offer a warm, supportive space where you can show up exactly as you are. I work with individuals navigating stress, life transitions, identity exploration, and emotional challenges, with a strong focus on culturally responsive care. I am also multi-lingual! My goal is to help you feel seen, understood, and grounded while we gently explore what’s been weighing on you and begin creating a path forward that feels authentic, steady, and truly yours.
I have worked with adolescents, adults, and older adults as they work through life's challenges. I am client-centered with a trauma-informed lens, often leaving clients feeling heard, validated, and empowered to continue reaching their goals.
As someone who has worked as a clinician embedded in a law enforcement agency, I am acutely aware of the realities of first responders and the impact the work can have on the individual and their relationships.
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I aim to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and understood. I believe mental health care should be collaborative, practical, and tailored to your unique needs. My approach combines evidence-based treatment with real-life understanding whether that includes therapy, lifestyle changes, or medication management when appropriate. I value honesty, cultural awareness, and meeting you where you are. My goal is to help you feel more stable, confident, and in control of your mental health not just during appointments, but in your everyday life.
I am a licensed psychotherapist specializing in individual and couples therapy, with a particular passion for supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community, especially gay men navigating issues of identity, relationships, and sexuality. With extensive experience addressing sexual compulsivity, addiction, infidelity, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, and the complexities of both monogamous and ethical non-monogamous relationships, I offer a culturally sensitive and inclusive therapeutic environment.
I hold a Master’s degree in Social Work and am trained and certified in EMDR and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. I continuously seek advanced training to stay abreast of the latest research and therapeutic practices, ensuring my clients receive the highest standard of care.
Great to meet you! I’m a fully licensed LPCC who takes an honest, real, and compassionate approach while working with teens and adults (12–70) using CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care. I have a strong desire to help you heal, grow, and thrive in every area of your life—let’s get started, I look forward to working with you.
I am a mental health specialist who has been in the private and non profit services for children and adolescents for over 25 years
I hold the belief that many of life’s challenges including mental health can become strengths and lead to deeper meaning and purpose.
I am a licensed clinical therapist with 15 years of experience, specializing in helping adult children of immigrants who struggle with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. I understand the challenges of bicultural expectations and family obligations, and I create a warm, culturally responsive environment where you feel heard. Together, we will reconnect with your authentic self, address your inner critic, and develop skills for setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care. If you're ready to feel confident and aligned with who you are, I would be honored to support you.


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