Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples & IndividualsA Safe Space to Be Seen and Heard
Austin, TXPeople need a sense of connection and safety to thrive and grow.Sometimes, the way we fight to be heard and understood, leaves us feeling further away from connection.
Together, we can work towards fostering a sense of safety within your relationship and within yourself, empowering you to thrive and grow.
Hi, I’m Maria.
LMFT-Associate & LPC-AssociateSupervised by Joseph Porter LMFT-S & LPC-SMany clients come to therapy feeling lost, hurt, or worried about their future. It warms my heart to see them leave with renewed hope for the future.
Therapy is a safe space to explore your fears and desires while paving a path forward. I'm here to help you rebuild connection in your life and relationships so you can thrive and grow.
And, ultimately, I trust in your innate ability to grow when provided with a supportive environment.
SERVICES
Couples Therapy
Discover the relationship patterns that leave you feeling stuck and lost within your relationship. Carve a way forward with mutual understanding and care.
Terapia de Pareja
Descubre los patrones de relación que te dejan sintiéndote atascado y perdido dentro de tu relación. Traza un camino hacia adelante con entendimiento y cariño.
Individual Therapy
Explore the life experience that have made you into the person you are as well as the ones that keep you stuck in the past. Move forward with a sense of connection to yourself and those around you.
Emotional connection is fundamental to the human experience.
Secure emotional connections are essential for psychological health, providing a safe haven and a secure base from which we can explore the world. When these connections are threatened or broken, we feel emotional distress. By fostering authentic emotional expression and empathy, I aim to help couples and individuals repair and strengthen their bonds, enabling them to thrive in nurturing, supportive relationships.As humans, our wellbeing and development is deeply tied to our bonds with significant others.
WHY “APEGO”?
“Apego” is the Spanish word for “attachment.” As a clinician, I have grown to see people from an attachment lens and wanted my practice name to reflect just that. As humans, we naturally seek connection and belonging to our loved ones. I aim to help my clients foster a deeper understanding of how this need shapes their lives and relationships, guiding them towards greater fulfillment and deeper connection.
“Apego” also represents the multicultural and inclusive space that I aim to create. I want anyone that walks into my office to feel heard, important, and understood. Through empathy and collaboration, I strive to empower my clients to navigate their unique attachment dynamics with authenticity, ultimately fostering healthier relationships and personal growth.
Despite life's challenges, every moment holds the potential for deeper connection and understanding.
Through therapy, we can find ways to nurture those connections while also establishing a lasting foundation of safety and trust.WHAT’S NEXT?
“There is no greater source of joy and meaning in our lives than our relationships with others”
— Esther Perel