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If you’ve ever felt guilty for living your life, carried generational trauma, or held the weight of eldest daughter expectations, you’re not alone. As a Latina therapist, I create a warm, culturally aware space where first-gen individuals can unpack the pressure to be “enough” and finally breathe. Your healing honors where you come from—and makes room for where you’re going.
I offer flexible, tailored therapy using DBT, CBT, Person-Centered, Psychodynamic, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-focused approaches. I specialize in Trauma, OCD, and Mood Disorders, providing a non-judgmental, safe space to empower clients in achieving lasting change and personal growth.
I understand that starting therapy can feel overwhelming, and for many, even a little intimidating, reaching out for help takes courage, and I deeply respect that. I strive to create a space that is non-judgmental, open, and compassionate. If you're struggling, know that you're not alone—and I'm here, ready to support you with care and understanding.
Years of Experience: 4 years
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - Reducing unwanted intrusive thoughts and rituals by gradually building comfort and confidence facing difficult fears, thoughts, and emotions
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Mood disorders - Clinical depression, persistent depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders that cause disturbances in the client's mood, causing mood swings, restless sleep, and/or elevated mood
I am working at Little Seed Wellness, offering virtual therapy sessions. If and when you call and or email, you will be redirected to our Intake line!
Maritza Lara is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
Sliding Scale Is available for $101.00
Small steps make a big difference. Start by connecting with Maritza Lara today.