Maria Alcaraz, LMFT

My clients describe me as:

Warm, safe, compassionate, real, and non-judgmental.

Something to know about my approach is:

No two people are the same and my work looks unique with each individual. I utilize evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

Together, we will:

Work on your personal goals. My goal is to help my clients to move towards a hopeful balanced future and regain a sense of normalcy.

I specialize in working with people who:

Are struggling with life difficulties, including and not limited to concerns with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma. Services are also offered in SPANISH.

I became a therapist because:

I enjoy helping people overcome many life challenges.

Something that stands out about where I offer therapy is:

My office is located in Temecula, California. We offer different treatment modalities for children, transitional-aged youth (16-25), and adults.

More about me and my practice:

I offer psychosocial evaluations for immigration cases such as Asylum, VAWA, Cancellation of Removal, Hardship Waivers, U-Visas & T-Visas. Through my assessments I bring life to people’s stories.