Maria Ayala

LMFT, QS
Accepting Clients

Hi! I'm an LMFT and Qualified Supervisor for Registered Mental Health Counselor Interns & Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Interns.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in ,

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

From one therapist to another, my services are for therapists like you—sensitive, compassionate, and navigating the unique demands of this work, seeking to reconnect with balance and fulfillment, both personally and professionally. As therapists, we often give so much of ourselves without honoring our needs, value, and worth. I hope for you to see the beautiful gift that you are and create a life where you nurture and support yourself with the same care and compassion you so freely offer others.

My Background and Approach

At the heart of my work is a deep desire to help therapists honor, nurture, and protect the incredible gift that they are. I’ve carried the weight of feeling not enough, struggled to honor my worth, wrestled with boundaries, and battled perfectionism, self-criticism, and the habit of taking on what was never mine to carry. From the depths of these struggles comes my desire to serve therapists seeking a different way of showing up too. Whether through therapy, clinical supervision, or consultations, I bring gentleness, empathy, and patience into our work, rooted in the belief that meaningful change begins with a safe and trusting relationship. My approach is reflective, relational, and deeply attuned to your needs, creating a safe space where you can reconnect with yourself and rediscover balance and fulfillment in both your personal and professional life.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Experiential Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Relational Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Burnout
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 8 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Español
  • Rate: $125 - 175/session

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