I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Nurse and have been working to help clients help themselves for over twenty years. I have a specialty in treating Eating Disorders and other food/weight issues and have an additional Eating Disorders Certification through the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals. I also work with clients with a variety of symptoms such as fears, anxiety, depression and substance abuse, ages 14 and older. I have an elclectic approach with emphasis on cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral thrapies. I believe that clients can live a happy and fulfilling life.

If you feel lost, adrift, tapped out, sunk, on pins and needles, or isolated: I can help. I work with individuals, couples, families, groups, and children to cope with debilitating symptoms such as anxiety, depression, compulsions, sexual dysfunction, anger, and life crises. There is something to be learned and gained from each circumstance, each symptom, no matter how painful. My aim is to help you increase functioning in your relationships, at work, and at school. When you feel more functional, then you can begin to make new choices and reach your highest potential. Sexual Minorities, LGBT/Alternative lifestyles welcome.

Are you struggling with anxiety, OCD, depression, or an eating disorder? Does your child or adolescent struggle with these issues? Are you or a loved one struggling to cope with a life change or loss? All of these conditions are painful and deserve time and attention. In the context of an honest, compassionate relationship, I am here to empower you and/or your child or adolescent to move beyond burdensome behaviors and thoughts so that you can live life to the fullest. My approach is interactive, collaborative and practical.

Many people struggle with asking for help. The fact that you are here shows your strength and resilience. Therapy gold star for you and we haven't even started yet! I imagine you are here because something is not working; perhaps it's past or current trauma, substance use, family relationships, mental health, sexuality, work stress, life transitions, all of these-or something else. What is important is you are looking for someone to meet you where you are, extend out their hand and say; "I'm here, and I will walk along this path with you in the way you need. You are safe." I would be honored to be that person in your process.

If sadness, miscommunication, or anger are getting in your way, you're in the right place. I specialize in helping couples, adolescents, and adults find a safe way to work through problems, changes, grief, and depression, without fear of judgement. There is hope for healing. I can give you hands-on tools to try at home, and even help you to laugh again. Working together, we'll set goals based on your values, then help you meet them using an evidence-based and solution-focused approach. It takes strength to take the first step. I'll meet you where you are and be with you every step of the way.

Hi I’m Maritza Noriega. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist with seven years of experience providing mental health services to individuals, children, adolescents, and families. I have experience using different therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to treat anxiety, depression, and trauma. I specialize in working with culturally diverse populations and am fluently bilingual in Spanish. I’m passionate about helping others and am committed to supporting, encouraging, and guiding individuals in addressing their mental health needs.

Are you ready to make positive and lasting changes? You are definitely more than just your problems, but sometimes our problems get so big they are all we can see. When you are in my office you are seen and treated as a whole person with both strengths and struggles. I believe that therapy works best when it happens in the safety of a trusting, supportive, and collaborative relationship. My style can be best described as flexible as my interventions are based on the unique needs of my clients.

I see us each born with a sense of ease, a sense of knowing that we are loved and worthy. Life has a way of challenging us in ways that are sometimes more than we can manage. We endure events and experiences that feel like cuts and bruises and we have to find ways to navigate threats to our well-being. Sometimes these cuts feel so deep that we’re not able to easily heal and we cringe in pain each time someone, knowingly or not, touches one of our open wounds. The pain can be unbearable and until we mend and heal the source of the suffering, the symptoms may persist in the form of physical, emotional or spiritual pain.

Using telemedicine during the stay in place order. Are you are struggling with a relationship, an addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, parenting, grieving, sex, or other life stressors, I can help. Explore solutions, get support, tools, and encouragement, all in a safe, nurturing, healing environment. Therapy can help you to make the changes you want, support you toward becoming the person you strive to be, and encourage you to live the life you choose. There is hope, there is help, there are options. I encourage you to make the call and begin your journey today!

As your therapist, my first offering would be creating a safe environment for you, whereby you know that you are being heard, respected, and validated. I respect and honor your wish to find someone to work with; a traveling companion for the road you are on.  I know this first step is a hard one.  I’ve been in your shoes too. Here is what I have learned: connection matters. Feelings matter. Knowing, that someone sees how hard it can be, matters. And yes, expertise matters. If you’ve gotten this far then you are likely wondering- could this person possibly be my/our therapist? Will she understand me/us? Will she care? Can she help?

Thank you for viewing my page. I've been a therapist and clinical supervisor for over a decade; I know how to help, and I have the experience. If you're a parent of a teen and feeling lost or unable to help them, or your teen looks depressed or is acting out, I can be of help. I also work with families under stress who don't seem to be able to talk or be in the same room without arguing. If you're an adult struggling with depression, anxiety, or want to make sense of your relationships and work concerns, I welcome you to contact me. For therapists struggling with compassion fatigue, I have been there, and I invite you to talk to me.

Are you experiencing grief? Relationship issues? Feeling stressed? Maybe you are seeking insight or needing to create meaning from new changes in your life. I can help. I believe that every person deserves a trusted ally and a safe place to share their feelings and thoughts. I have a broad range of experience working with people struggling with anxiety, conflict in relationships and processing grief and loss. My point of view is from a place of positive thinking and empowerment.

My commitment is to meet each client where they are in their life struggle, provide empathy, collaborate with each client and guide them through the process of self-actualization to achieve independence and competence to live a meaningful life by providing the tools that they need to deal with, manage and or overcome the situation that is causing the imbalance.

My ideal client is open to thinking of themselves in a different way and open to challenging unhelpful thoughts that get in their way. Even though things are challenging somewhere inside of themselves they remain hopeful and they can experience joy and life in a more positive way despite circumstances around them.

Have you been considering therapy but reluctant to schedule that first session? It can be uncomfortable asking for help. I believe that psychotherapy is a collaborative process; the most important element is a strong alliance between therapist and client. As a therapist who believes that all people are capable of change and growth, my hope is that I can join with you to assist in identifying your goals and developing a plan to address them in a satisfying way. Whatever problems or issues you might present, I will provide support and honor your experiences.

If you are dealing with sexually compulsive behaviors and are holding secrets from those you love, you are likely feeling fear, shame and confusion on how to begin healing. Taking the first step forward in creating a healthier authentic life takes courage and you don't have to do this alone. As a therapist with extensive experience in sexual addiction and betrayal trauma, I work side-by-side with individuals and couples in crisis helping each person with specific tools and guided support. My services are 100% online, providing confidential therapy in the comfort of your own home.