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What should people thinking about therapy with you, know about you?

Maria Aurora San PedroM

Maria Aurora San Pedro

LMFT
Online & In-Person
What should people thinking about working with you, know about you?
During our initial session, I will take the time to hear your story and get to know the important components that will help us collaboratively develop the right treatment goals. I remind clients that our minds are like gardens; what we choose to nourish will grow and, what will grow, will lead to our actions and behaviors. I am here to help you plant seeds that will help you live the life you truly want for yourself. When experiencing hardship, the resilience, courage, and strength it takes to prioritize your needs can be challenging. I want to provide reassurance that you are not alone in getting there. I will assign exercises to implement into your everyday life and help you learn practical tools to implement outside of our sessions. I am currently offering virtual therapy sessions for individuals experiencing difficult life transitions, parents/new parents, couples, young adults, and working professionals who are struggling with issues, such as anxiety, depression, stress, and low self-esteem.
Maria Aurora San Pedro is an AAPI Therapist in the state of California. She is a well versed Therapist with a demonstrated history of working in the mental health industry for 12 years. Skilled in Evidenced Based Practices, with an emphasis in providing culturally responsive care, Maria Aurora works with clients to build awareness around the mind and body. Maria Aurora Functions through heart center to guide individuals in finding ways to live more authentically. By addressing intergenerational trauma and encouraging the practice self compassion, she is able to assist clients in meeting their truest selves.

What should people thinking about working with you, know about you?

Dana StricklandD

Dana Strickland

Clinical Director
Online & In-Person
What should people thinking about working with you, know about you?
Therapy works if YOU work it. Because all therapists are humans, we all have different personalities and perspectives that we bring into the services we provide. I've been told that I don't seem to fit into the mold of a stereotypical therapist. I care deeply about the work I get to do and am grateful for each and every person that allows me to be a part of their process. That being said, people who might describe themselves as "thin skinned" or "highly sensitive" or people who have unrealistic expectations and think that I am going to "fix" or "rescue" them may be less likely to appreciate my personality/approach as I am typically quite assertive and put the responsibility of actually doing the work on the client. Again - therapy works if YOU work it. In Consultations for services and when needed, I do let everyone know the expectations I place on my clients when you are working with me about skills practice and mood management between sessions. I do absolutely hold people accountable to this and if it seems to be an ongoing issue will work with you to problem solve the issue(s); if that doesn't seem to be effective I will work with you to find other providers who may be a better fit or offer additional services and talk to you about the possibility of returning to services when EMDR is more appropriate for you. My goal is to work myself out of a job and help you reach a point where you either only need check ins once or twice a year or are in a position to discharge services entirely.
I am an EMDRIA Approved Consultant. I am an Army veteran and am passionate about providing trauma therapy for military, veterans, law enforcement officers and first responders. I offer Extended EMDR sessions (not covered by insurance), EMDR Intensives (not covered by insurance) and EMDRIA Consultation for clinicians seeking Certification. I graduated from Grand Canyon University in 2016, earning a Master of Science in Professional Counseling. I have worked in a variety of settings from community mental health, crisis response, to group practices.