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Maria Austin, M.A. |
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Maria Austin, M.A.
Maria Austin is a registered Marriage and Family Therapy Intern who enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults. She earned a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from George Fox University. She also holds an undergraduate degree from Eastern Washington University in Counseling, Educational and Developmental Psychology as well as a minor in Recreation Management where she graduated magna cum laude. She has more than 10 years experience working with high-risk children/youth and their families in a variety of roles and settings. Maria moved from Oregon where she worked as a Marriage and Family Therapist in both the public and private sectors with children, adolescents and adults. In Oregon, Maria received her Certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She also has specific training in treating mood and anxiety disorders as well as providing relationship counseling, family therapy, crisis intervention, working with high-risk adolescents, and providing play therapy. Maria is trained to use the PREPARE/ENRICH program for pre-marital or marriage counseling. Maria is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary.
I believe that each of us is on our own journey–a journey with a unique purpose, specific struggles and personal triumphs. Although our journey is uniquely our own, we are people who are designed to be in relationship with our Creator, with others and ourselves. It is from these relationships that our lives have fuller meaning and purpose. Also from these relationships may come some of our deepest hurts and unmet longings. I work from an Intersubjective framework to facilitate the process where individuals, couples and families find support in the healing of emotional pain and develop new ways of thinking and integrating life experiences. I believe that you are the expert on your life, but sometimes may get stuck in unhealthy repetitive patterns. With the insight gained from the work we do together you are able to make the changes you are seeking and develop more fulfilling and loving relationships.
Areas of Specialization: Child and adolescent issues, family conflict, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, school refusal or failure in teens, resolving trauma or PTSD, adolescents transitioning into young adulthood, adult personal growth, relationship issues, loss and grief issues.
Modality: Children, adolescents, adults, family, couples.
Hourly Rate: $85
Accepts Insurance: No
Sliding Scale: Yes