"In a real dark night of the soul it is always three o'clock in the morning, day after day."
- F. Scott Fitzgerald
Areas of Specialty
Maria Young, LMFT 127020, provides supportive, individualized therapy for children, adolescents, and adults working through depression, anxiety, perfectionism, PTSD, and complex childhood trauma. Her approach help clients understand emotional patterns, process trauma, and develop healthier coping strategies. Whether you're facing persistent worry, critical self-talk, or the lingering effects of past experiences, she offers a grounded, compassionate space for healing and lasting personal growth.
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Depression & AnxietyMaria offers compassionate, evidence-based support for individuals struggling with depression and anxiety. Her approach helps clients understand their emotional patterns, build resilience, and regain a sense of balance and hope.
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PerfectionismPerfectionism often masks deep-seated fears and self-criticism. Maria works with clients to uncover the roots of these tendencies, fostering self-acceptance and helping individuals break free from rigid expectations to live more freely and authentically.
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Childhood Trauma (Complex PTSD)Complex PTSD from early-life trauma can leave lasting emotional imprints. Maria’s trauma-informed therapy provides a safe space to process the past, rebuild emotional safety, and develop healthier ways of relating to oneself and others.
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PSTD - Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderPTSD can disrupt life in profound ways. Maria uses mindfulness-based strategies and body-centered techniques to help clients manage symptoms, process traumatic experiences, and move toward healing and post-traumatic growth.
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This is the moment in our lives when we must decide whether we want to continue to walk the path that no longer feels right or we must find the courage to carve a new path that is unfamiliar and unpaved. Beginning a new path may require that we let go of a dream that was so right initially, but is no longer right for you, or a relationship that has run its course, and even the comfort and familiarity of the pain, which may have carried a deep meaning for you. Often times our emotional pain triggers our brain to activate our fight-flight-freeze response and we feel physical pain - we may find ourselves feeling stuck and frozen with fear; run away and avoid the crisis; or act out in anger.
Maria strives to create a safe environment where clients can find the courage to confront the emotional pain that often accompanies challenging times. When clients learn to tolerate their pain, they gain the strength to address issues that were once too painful to acknowledge, allowing them to explore how to live their authentic lives. She offers grounding techniques to help deactivate the body's natural crisis response, enabling clients to view their lives with compassion and clarity.
Maria specializes in working with adults who have been profoundly affected by childhood wounds or trauma. She supports individuals who feel a deep desire to break free and discover their true selves, as well as those grappling with depression or severe anxiety.
Maria specializes in working with adults who have been profoundly affected by childhood wounds or trauma. She supports individuals who feel a deep desire to break free and discover their true selves, as well as those grappling with depression or severe anxiety.
