We promise to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
Welcome! I’m so happy that you’re here. Chances are that if you've found this page, there is a part of you that’s desiring a real change in your life. I provide a warm, non-judgmental space for exploration while consistently encouraging you to integrate new insights, try different approaches, and change repetitive patterns. I will encourage you to work steadily toward your goals with regard to your relationships, work, and the pursuit of joy.
My focus of work is centered in helping my clients remain in the present moment, gain full understanding of their situation (self mastery) and have the required and necessary tools to move forward. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. Even though one size does not fit all, it is my goal to offer you a form of therapy that is brief, pragmatic, and effective. So much progress can be made when focusing on solutions rather than barriers, the present rather than the past, and in what is possible rather than on what is not.
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(1) culturally responsive and high quality mental health services to clients, (2) social justice oriented supervision, training, and consultation to other mental health providers and organizations, and (3) trauma-informed equity and racial justice programming and consulting to organizations.
We all integrate an anti-oppression lens into our work and are committed to ongoing self-examination and professional education in service of providing inclusive, compassionate, and competent care that serves the needs of the community, especially those who are a part of underserved communities.
We aim to provide all our clients a welcoming, affirming, accessible, and inclusive space.
Anti-Oppression – We examine the ways in which we as individuals and as an organization may be operating and providing services based on internalized systems of oppression and white supremacy and take active steps to challenge them as they come to light.
Inclusion – We strive to make our practice and space be inclusive to all, especially to those who so frequently feel marginalized in society at large, namely QTBIPOC (queer, trans, black, indigenous, and/or people of color) folx.
Community – We value being in community and believe that community is a pathway to healing and liberation for many, including ourselves. Indeed, we are all in group practice as a way of being in community with like-minded individuals.
Relational – We value relationships with others, with each other, and with our clients. We take good care to nurture these relationships with the highest level of integrity, transparency, and compassion.
Our individual counseling services are designed to help you overcome personal challenges and achieve your goals. Our licensed counselors provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, gain insights into your behavior, and develop strategies for positive change.
Our Relationship counseling services can help you and your partner/s improve communication, resolve conflicts, and build stronger relationships. Whether you are facing challenges related to intimacy, trust, or other issues, our experienced therapists can help you work through them and achieve greater satisfaction in your relationship.
Our family counseling services are designed to help families overcome challenges related to communication, conflict, and other issues. Our licensed therapists work with families to identify strengths and weaknesses, improve communication and problem-solving skills, and develop a stronger sense of cohesion and support.
Deciding to make a change is difficult, and the choice usually comes with ambivalence, second-guessing and perceived roadblocks. In therapy, we have the opportunity to process your options until we reach a strategy that you feel confident in. We will work through the roadblocks together through guided self-exploration as well as the development of skills supporting your emotional intelligence, interpersonal effectiveness, coping, and problem-solving abilities.
We encourage you to take an important step in your life by contacting us. We will assist and support you to reach your full potential and be able to enjoy a more desirable quality of life through gaining insight, support, guidance, and treatment.
I am in this work because I love seeing human resilience and the positive changes that people can make in their lives!
If you’re interested in becoming a better, happier, and more fulfilled you,
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"Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare" -Audre Lorde
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Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist, Maria Velasco-Fontaine and team of professionals are available to provide a variety of psychological services, therapy, and Concierge treatment during weekdays, evenings, and on weekends.
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