Maria Velasco Fontaine

LMHC
Accepting Clients

As a bicultural, bilingual clinician, I am well aware of how important cultural and family norms are and what role these play in our lives.

Counselor in ,

Services
  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common & uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point. I am sensitive to inter-generational conflicts that arise due to acculturation issues. Racism and oppression can have harmful and long-lasting affects on individuals’ mental health and overall wellbeing. I am here to offer support and guidance with navigating these emotions, as well as emotional support for intergenerational trauma.

My Background and Approach

My approach to therapy is warm, heart-based, and client centered. I offer Accelerated Resolution Therapy and have a background in maternal health. My goal is to create a safe space, where you can feel free to share and explore what is on your mind, and in your heart. I see therapy as a partnership. You are the expert on your life. My role is to support you in the exploration of your internal landscape, as you gain insight and understanding into the intrinsic motivations that impact your emotions and behavior.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

There is nothing more exciting then working with the resiliency of the human spirit! My hope is to create a safe place so you can explore and grow while managing the ups and down of this journey we call life. My experience has led me to conclude that talking, processing, in a therapeutic environment, is one of the most powerful agents of change.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Art Therapy Person-Centered (Rogerian)
Other Techniques
  • Art Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Pregnancy and Postpartum
Other Issues
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Self-Esteem
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Modern Health insurance
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • Interfaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 21 years of practice
  • Languages: Español
  • Rate: $130 - 180/session

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