About

Hi, I’m Maria and I’m excited that you have found me at Find A Therapist for your Therapeutic Journey. I am sensitive, compassionate Licensed Mental Health Counselor licensed in New York who has 9 years of professional work experience working and helping English/Spanish-speaking young adults, adults, geriatric population and their families who such as Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Family Conflicts, Trauma and various forms of abuse. I have experience in providing individual, family psychotherapy and psycho-educational sessions.


I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things and challenges that you may come across. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage, and I am proud of you for getting started! Welcome to your Therapeutic Journey!

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor

Organization Name: Aurora Counseling Services LLC

Gender

Female

Client Focus

  • Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
  • Adults

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Life Coaching
  • Multicultural Issues
  • Parenting
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Orientation

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person Centered/Rogerian

Modality

  • Individuals

Education

  • Long Island University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling
  • Long Island University, Master's in Psychology
  • Long Island University (Bachelor's)

Years in Practice

9 years

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 101YM0800X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Mental Health
  • Code: 104100000X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Social Worker

Credentials

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LMHC 012737-01 Verify NY
Counselor 012737 Verify NY
Counselor P101186 Verify NY

Practice Locations

225 Victory Blvd

Staten Island, NY 10301-2969

Phone Number: (347) 556-5552

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