Licensed Professional Counselor
My goal is to help you trust yourself and get you to a point in which you are proud of your choices and confident in your abilities to overcome your challenges. I am truly person-centered meaning your values, experiences and goals will be at the forefront of our sessions. I look forward to starting a collaboration in which you are a partner In helping create a life that is fulfilling and meaningful to you.
Bachelor of Art in Public Relations, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 2002
Master of Science in Counseling Education, 2010
Training in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
Maria has 10 years of counseling experience and has worked in a variety of settings including home-based counseling, inpatient psychiatric hospital, and intensive outpatient. Maria has worked with clients with severe and chronic mental health conditions including substance use disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and severe Depression and Anxiety. Maria has experience working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and has enjoyed volunteer work at Acadiana CARES.
Maria specializes in
Clientele: Older Adolescents, Young adults, Adults, Couples
Maria utilizes various approaches in helping clients achieve their goals. She uses a person-centered, humanistic approach to apply new ways of thinking and behaving, mindfulness techniques to connect with the present moment and alleviate worry, and help promote creative expression to gain insight and connect with your true self.
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ORLEANS PLACE | TOULOUSE BUILDING
850 Kaliste Saloom Road, Suite 219
Lafayette, LA 70508
PHONE 337.504.4974
FAX 337.456.2434
Admin@acadiancounselingcenter.com
We are honored to provide counseling services to Lafayette and the surrounding communities in Louisiana.
Counseling Offices: Lafayette
Telehealth Counseling: Youngsville, Broussard, Scott, Carencro, New Iberia, New Orleans, Metairie, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lake Charles, Alexandria and others.
Telehealth is available for anyone in the state of Louisiana.
LOCAL LOUISIANA COUNSELORS
MONDAY-SATURDAY
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
ADMIN OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY-THURSDAY
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
FRIDAY
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Scheduling is only open during administrative office hours.
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