​Maritza is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Qualified Supervisor for Registered Marriage & Family Therapist and Mental Health Counselor interns. Her office is located in beautiful Clearwater Florida. She has been in practice for 10 years now and enjoys sharing what she has learned in that time with her clients and interns. Her focus has always been helping survivors of abuse and assault heal and live healthy, fulfilled lives. She believes that trauma is at the root of everything and that until we break this cycle, we will continue to see an increase in mental health disorders and other illnesses. She is working everyday to ensure that she provides trauma informed care and advocates for those who have yet to find their voice amidst the pressure to remain silent. Her work empowers others to live both compassionately and unapologetically as their authentic self. Maritza knows that it is from this place that we can actually meet one another and experience the joy of living.

What others are saying about Maritza...

"I am fortunate enough to have known Martiza in a professional capacity as her supervisee for the past two years. Her warmth, exuberance for teaching, understanding, and depth of knowledge of the profession proved vital over the course of my time under her tutelage.
You simply cannot help but feel safe to ask necessary questions for learning and growth and feel challenged by her responses and direction.
I’m grateful for her guidance, instruction, encouragement, and mentorship in our oh-so-challenging, but needed, field!" ~ CT, LMHC
Maritza is such a loving kind person. And very Trauma informed. Anybody can get Great therapy from her.
​~ LG, Peer Mentor
She [Maritza] is a very empathic and passionate person especially when it comes to helping people. She was an awesome supervisor and has your back. ~SG, Case Manager
Maritza is a empathetic therapist and supervisor who is passionate about helping people to be able to live their best lives. She would be an excellent choice and I highly recommend her! ~DS, LMHC
I would recommend Maritza for all your counseling needs. She has vast knowledge and experience. She will enhance your quality of life. She will give 100% of herself to make a difference..She truly cares and has a heart of gold . ~LC, IDT Coordinator
I highly recommend Maritza. She has been very educational and helped me in numerous ways. Maritza is patient and down to earth, she is very easy to understand and really makes that lightbulb go off in your head!
​~ DW, Peer Mentor