Maria Denardo (she/her)

MA, LMFT
Accepting Clients

My life’s work is devoted to helping women and girls rediscover their authentic selves and find their joy again after immense challenges.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California

About My Clients

Welcome, I'm so glad you're here. I’m a clinical therapist dedicated to empowering women and girls who feel burnt out, stuck, or lost in their lives. Many of my clients struggle with: anxiety or depression, people pleasing, getting their needs met, feeling unlovable or "not enough," trusting their intuition, relationship issues, grief/loss, family conflict, or past trauma. These are all areas I specialize in, along with trauma/PTSD, sexual abuse, and women's reproductive mental health.

My Background and Approach

I provide therapy online to women and girls who live anywhere in the state of California. I obtained my Master's degree from Antioch University-Los Angeles in Clinical Psychology with a Trauma Specialization. Throughout my career, I've worked with children, adolescents, adults, families, and groups in community mental health, school-based counseling, private practice, and non-profits. I'm also a clinical supervisor, consultant, and trauma teacher. In therapy sessions, I'll work collaboratively with you so you're a part of the process every step of the way. Typically, I combine evidence-based practices (like trauma-informed mindfulness) with creativity, intuition, and even a little humor when it's fitting. Ultimately, my approach will be tailored to meet your needs, preferences, and goals so you can become the best version of yourself.

More About the People I Treat

If you're a woman seeking therapy for infertility, child loss, perinatal or postpartum struggles, third-party family planning, or perimenopause/menopause, I'm here for you. I offer a gentle, nurturing space where you can talk with someone who "gets it." Having gone through a challenging journey of trying to become a mother, I know how isolating and painful reproductive trauma can be. You don’t have to go through this alone. I’m here to hold space for you and help you navigate your healing journey so you can begin to feel like yourself again.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Quest Behavioral Health
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Atheism
  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • Taoism
  • Wicca/Paganism
  • Interfaith
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 6 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $175 - 200/session

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