Telehealth

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My name is Maria Gardner and I’m an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I earned my Masters of Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology in 2026. 

 

At Diagnostic and Counseling Center, I see clients from diverse backgrounds of all ages, primarily via telehealth. I work with clients who are neurodivergent, experience anxiety, depression, and trauma, and also help clients experiencing both personal and professional hardships and life events. My expertise lies not only in my education and training, but also in my creative background and through my own personal experience of healing from trauma through therapy. 

 

I have a deep understanding of how difficult it can be for those seeking therapy, and that understanding allows me to practice with the utmost empathy and compassion for those I work with. I practice through a Humanistic/Existential lens, and am well-versed in Client-Centered Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy. My ability to create a judgment free zone allows me to bring creativity and nuance to therapeutic interventions and tailor treatment to each individual client. My goal is to provide a warm and comforting space for my clients where they can feel seen and heard, allowing for deeper introspection using evidence-based practices through an integrated approach.

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Diagnostic and Counseling Center

Registered Associate MFT pending

Under the Supervision of Laura McGovern, LMFT#150053