About
Hello, my name is Maria and, I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Ohio (LISW) and a Licensed Master Social Worker in Georgia (LMSW). I am a dedicated and intuitive counseling professional with over seven years of experience in helping people overcome life challenges and stressors. My areas of expertise consist of working with the LGBT community, people living with HIV/AIDS, and hospice.
I can also assist you with navigating life transitions such as anxiety, depression, career-related challenges, building your self-esteem, navigating your sexuality, processing intimate and non-intimate relationships, college-related transitions, and processing grief & death. I have spent my entire career using my personal and career-related experiences to help individuals process life challenges. Using a client center and strengths-based approach, I promise to provide you with a warm, accepting, safe space where we can identify goals & alleviate stress.
In terms of my education, I have received my Master's Degree at Case Western University in Social Administration. I also hold a Bachelor's Degree from Cleveland State University and an Associates's in Liberal Arts Degree from Cuyahoga Community College.
My professional background consists of working at the Cleveland LGBT Community Center as an intern, at Recovery Resources as an HIV Linkage Specialist & Program Coordinator, and at Care Alliance as a Behavioral Health Counselor with the homeless population (or) people without proper housing. I currently work full time as a Hospice Social Worker providing emotional support to families in the Atlanta area.
Finally, I would like to thank you for taking the time to read my profile & I commend you for taking the first step in ensuring your mental & overall well-being. I look forward to supporting you along your journey!
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Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor
Gender
Female
Therapy Specialties
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Hospice
- LGBTQ Issues
- Life Coaching
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma And PTSD
Treatment Orientation
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Based Approaches
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Years in Practice
7 years
Languages
- English
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 104100000X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Social Worker
Credentials
- Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
- Master of Science in Social Administration (MSSA)
Licenses
Name | License Number | State |
---|---|---|
LISW | I.2002410 Verify | OH |
LCSW | CSW008031 Verify | GA |
LSW | S1502388 Verify | OH |
Practice Locations
3950 Chester Ave
107
Cleveland, OH 44114-4625
Phone Number: (216) 431-4131
Fax Number: (216) 431-4151
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