Meet Your Therapist

I’m Maria Elizalde, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Madera, California. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and passionate about supporting individuals through life’s challenges.

I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work from California State University, Fresno, and a Master of Science degree in Counseling with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy from the same institution.

With over 10 years of experience, I have provided therapeutic services to underserved children, teens, and families from diverse ethnic backgrounds in various settings. Currently, I work with adults facing severe psychiatric diagnoses, helping them navigate their mental health journeys. My expertise includes counseling individuals with trauma related to adverse childhood experiences, including domestic violence, sexual abuse, and family separation or loss.

I'm certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), both of which are evidence-based modalities proven effective in treating trauma. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where healing and growth can take place.

Trauma Therapy Rates

We typically meet on a weekly basis, and decrease sessions once we are closer to the goals you have set for yourself.

 

$ 175 90 mins
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What about insurance?

I accept Aetna, Optum, Oscar Health, Oxford, and United Health Care Insurance currently.

If I am not currently paneled with your insurance, another option might be using your out of network coverage. I can provide you with a form that you can provide to your insurance company and they can reimburse you for therapy services as a part of your out of network coverage. Please call your insurance company to see if this may be an option that will work for you.