My approach to counseling is based on the belief that people have within themselves the capacity for change, whether a child, adolescent, or adult. I believe that a therapeutic relationship, built on trust and acceptance allows clients an opportunity to work through their own difficulties to achieve healing with a level of peace and contentment. My primary therapeutic approach is Adlerian, which places a strong emphasis on the significance of relationships, social interactions, and community involvement while fostering individual growth.

As a child of immigrants to the United States, I am the first college graduate in my family. For five years, I have worked as an elementary educator, collaborating closely with students and families to provide support for them. I hold a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies (specializing in elementary education) from The University of Texas at Arlington. I am a masters level intern in the counseling program at Southern Methodist University (SMU). My expected completion date is December 2023. I have completed specialized coursework in play therapy, activity therapy, child-parent relationship therapy, and school counseling. I am the current President of Chi Sigma Iota – Sigma Mu, SMU’s counseling honor society organization.

I have a wonderful two-year-old daughter who brings immense joy to my life. We love exploring the zoo, museums, parks, and attending family-oriented events together.

Additionally, I am fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing me to serve clients from diverse backgrounds providing bi-lingual counseling, consejería bilingüe.

My rate is $65 for a 50-minute session.. Click here to request an appointment.

A quote that resonates with me:

Play is the highest expression of human development in childhood, for it alone is the free expression of what is in a child’s soul. -- Friedrich Froebel

Appointment Request Note to Mari Email

Δ

Note to Therapist

*Please submit no later than 9:00am on the day of your child’s scheduled session* Your Name (required) Your Email (required) Relationship to Child (required) Note significant and/or new happenings in your child’s life since the last session, including both positive and/or negative notes as necessary. This includes school, social, home, environmental or physical changes. Have there been any significant changes in your child’s mood or behaviors since the last session? If yes, please explain yesno Parenting my child this week, I felt: ConfidentChallengedCalmOverwhelmedConnectedEncouraged Additional notes for the therapist relevant to your child’s progress in therapy: I am requesting a parent consultation meeting and would like to be contacted to schedule an appointment. YesNo

Δ

About

We provide counseling, therapy, coaching, hypnotherapy, play therapy, sex therapy, pre-marital counseling, couples counseling, divorce mediation and family therapy. We work with individuals and families through all ages and stages of life, whether they are struggling with depression, anxiety, feeling disempowered, alienated or marginalized, or simply feeling unable to move forward in life. If you're considering therapy in Dallas, Texas, you've come to the right place.