Maria Flores, LCSW

Licensed in: Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico
Licensed Clinical Social Worker With Vita Health
Years of Experience: 19 years

I became a mental health professional to support people experiencing challenging times in their lives. It’s an honor to walk alongside them as they journey toward feeling emotionally healthy and strong.

Together We Will

  • Create a safe and non-judgmental space
  • Collaboratively create measurable and realistic goals
  • Identify personal strengths
  • Ensure you’re able to share your unique story and experiences
  • Challenge negative or upsetting thoughts
  • Identify and connect to emotions
  • Practice problem solving and mindfulness
  • Review progress and challenges throughout our time together

Works with

  • Youth,
  • Teens,
  • Young Adults,
  • Adults

Therapies I Offer

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT),
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR),
  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT),
  • Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered,
  • Solution-Focused Brief (SFBT),
  • Strength Based Therapy (SBT),
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy (TFT)

 

Additional Certifications

Infant toddler mental health-clinical practice from the Harris Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Training Institute.

I believe

I believe mental wellness is just as important as physical wellness — and that these two aspects of health are intertwined. If we’re not caring for our minds and bodies, we’ll face significant challenges to overall well-being.

Psychology today

I became a mental health professional to support people experiencing challenging times in their lives. It’s an honor to walk alongside them as they journey toward feeling emotionally healthy and strong.

In our work together, we will collaboratively create measurable and realistic goals. We’ll identify your personal strengths and create a safe place for you to share your unique story. We’ll also practice problem-solving and review your progress throughout our time together.

I'm practicing through Vita Health. Our mental health practice includes online psychiatry, mental health therapy, and care for patients who have suicidal thoughts and behaviors. I’m licensed to see patients in Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico.