Maria Young- has been an exceptional colleague that I have consulted with for quite a number of years.
I have been able to professionally collaborate and co-create with her, witnessing her ongoing compassion and expertise when it comes to most things Mental Health, as well as issues related to Divorce and Custody, Trauma, Couples, Family and Child Therapy, Parenting, Race, Culture, Diversity and Equity.
She is thorough, thoughtful, compassionate, dedicated and practical.
She not only helps you to discover yourself and heal, but teaches you how your experiences of trauma can empower life. She helps you to see and understand deep rooted issues and patterns in a safe space with a plan that leads you to life long, long awaited change.
She comes highly recommended.
Tia P. (22/10/2024)
I have been able to professionally collaborate and co-create with her, witnessing her ongoing compassion and expertise when it comes to most things Mental Health, as well as issues related to Divorce and Custody, Trauma, Couples, Family and Child Therapy, Parenting, Race, Culture, Diversity and Equity.
She is thorough, thoughtful, compassionate, dedicated and practical.
She not only helps you to discover yourself and heal, but teaches you how your experiences of trauma can empower life. She helps you to see and understand deep rooted issues and patterns in a safe space with a plan that leads you to life long, long awaited change.
She comes highly recommended.
Tia P. (22/10/2024)
I highly recommend Maria.
Maria is very thoughtful, insightful, and of course very professional. She is down to earth, easy to talk to, trustworthy, and a great listener which made it easy for me to get into "work" right away instead of taking a few sessions working on building trust and opening up to a stranger. I appreciate her attention to detail as well as her ability to communicate directly but with compassion.
She helped me navigate my separation and divorce and was caring, interested, yet also sort of impartial which was a balance that worked well for me to gain perspective and move forward. I am grateful to have found Maria and that she was available to work with me in my time of need.
Jennifer F. (8/3/2024)
Maria is very thoughtful, insightful, and of course very professional. She is down to earth, easy to talk to, trustworthy, and a great listener which made it easy for me to get into "work" right away instead of taking a few sessions working on building trust and opening up to a stranger. I appreciate her attention to detail as well as her ability to communicate directly but with compassion.
She helped me navigate my separation and divorce and was caring, interested, yet also sort of impartial which was a balance that worked well for me to gain perspective and move forward. I am grateful to have found Maria and that she was available to work with me in my time of need.
Jennifer F. (8/3/2024)
Maria is a multi-talented colleague who offers psychotherapy for youth of all ages as well as counseling for families going through crises such as divorce and custody disputes. As a first generation Asian American, she is well versed in diversity issues and also offers training for other therapists on how to improve their multi-cultural awareness and skills. She is exceedingly hard working, and her ability to meet with kids after school and on weekends demonstrates how much she cares about increasing access to mental health services. As a fellow provider, I trust Maria to connect with her patients and offer top quality, compassionate care to those in need.
Dani L. (7/1/2024)
Dani L. (7/1/2024)
Maria Young is a respected colleague of mine. I have had several chances to consult with her regarding some very difficult cases. With each case, she was attentive to detail, attuned to cultural considerations, complexities and context for each case. She helped me think things through with a sensitive lens and consider things I would not have thought of before. She is also warm and supportive which is a must in this field.
Maria is a very talented clinician and I would not hesitate to refer someone to her. I'm grateful to have her as a respected colleague and resource! Lorraine Wong, PhD, ABPP
Lorraine W. (25/10/2022)
Maria is a very talented clinician and I would not hesitate to refer someone to her. I'm grateful to have her as a respected colleague and resource! Lorraine Wong, PhD, ABPP
Lorraine W. (25/10/2022)
Therapy was not something I was open minded about and I was very reluctant to continue finding one that didn't judge my upbringing or culture, especially after many failed attempts. Connecting with Maria has been a blessing. She has helped me understand and set boundaries, especially with family, and how to work through past trauma in a culturally sensitive and respectable way. Her nonjudgmental approach allowed me to feel heard, which I am so grateful for, and her guidance is always at a pace where I can actually feel progression. She's calm, welcoming and always supportive.
K Y. (8/3/2024)
K Y. (8/3/2024)
Maria is a warm and compassionate therapist who helps her clients gain insights about themselves. Her work as a diversity trainer enhances her work as a therapist, especially with couples who come from different cultures. I appreciate her blend of therapy and coaching. She is engaged during the session but she also knows when to allow for space and silence when it is needed.
Betty F. (20/5/2023)
Betty F. (20/5/2023)
Maria, I really appreciate how Maria is able to explain how childhood impacts how we are in adult relationships. I value her insights tremendously. I cannot recommend her enough. If you speak with her you will immediately see her expertise.
Corinne S. (24/10/2022)
Corinne S. (24/10/2022)
Maria is AMAZING! She is so easy to talk to, comforting and a great listener. She has really helped with my marriage but most of all myself. Maria healed wounds from childhood/adolescence trauma and supported me as I entered new phases in my life. She effortlessly guided me to embracing and loving myself.
nishat j. (3/12/2020)
nishat j. (3/12/2020)
I started seeing Maria because of a very stressful situation stemming from SIP. She's fantastic--kind, perceptive, compassionate. I continue to strengthen myself through this process.
Samantha R. (3/12/2020)
Samantha R. (3/12/2020)
Maria Young has a calm and insightful approach to therapy that really helps to bring understanding and change. Over the time I've worked with Maria, her support and validation have been instrumental in helping address personal challenges that have come up for me. I strongly recommend her services and am glad she's available so that I can recommend her to those I care about.
Seren T. (2/4/2020)
Seren T. (2/4/2020)
I've known Maria Young for many years. I would enthusiastically recommend her for therapy and guidance services. She was a colleague at California Institute of Integral Studies. I have always known Maria to be diligent, thoughtful, courageous and insightful. Maria has always fought for the awareness of Minority rights. She is extraordinarily gifted.
Jeffrey L. (2/3/2020)
Jeffrey L. (2/3/2020)
Maria has helped me when I was feeling sorry for my self and was unfocused. She helped me get back on track, no patch work. Maria has a way and methods to help. Like they say you can feed someone a day...teach them to cook and feed them for a life time. Great person!!!
Anthony S. (1/12/2020)
Anthony S. (1/12/2020)
When I went through my separation I found Maria. I was afraid to stand up for myself and voice my needs. Coming to see Maria helped me become assertive and stand up for what I needed legally. I don't think I could have found my strength and, most importantly, piece of mind without Maria's support.
Maria E. (1/9/2020)
Maria E. (1/9/2020)
I can't say enough positive things about Melay and her practice. I was a mess at the end of my relationship and she was very professional and has a calming soothing presence that made me instantly at ease and just made me feel like everything was going to be alright. I really needed a professional to help me through this process and I think when you are in crisis you really need to count on someone to help guide you through processes that can be overwhelming. She helped facilitate everything and her counsel was just what I needed to get through this messy process. Once it was all said and done I was very grateful and having it all be done with was such a great weight off my shoulders. I highly recommend her practice for helping you get to a place of healing and finding a new normal with minimal complications. I really don't know how else I could have gone through this process without her help and am eternally grateful for her help.
Raf M (12/25/2019)
Raf M (12/25/2019)
I now feel more grounded and have more peace of mind after working with Melay. She helped me at a difficult time.
Dakota B. (11/3/2019)
Dakota B. (11/3/2019)
I did a bunch of sessions with Maria from 2017-2018 that were life changing for me as I dealt with post divorce parenting and struggles with being a single father etc. Maria is extremely easy to share personal feelings with and ultimately I walked away after each session feeling more confident and prepared on how to cope with my own personal issues going forward. I'd refer her to anyone and she brings such a unique perspective to life.
David M. (10/28/2019)
David M. (10/28/2019)
