Maria Ysabel De Los Angeles is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (RMFTI) in the state of Florida who is dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, strengthen their emotional well-being, and achieve meaningful personal growth. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from The College of New Jersey and her Master’s degree in Community/Agency Counseling from Kean University in New Jersey. Maria is passionate about supporting individuals as they navigate personal challenges, build resilience, and discover meaningful opportunities for positive change.

Maria brings a diverse professional background in education, counseling, and mental health services. She began her career supporting high school students as they prepared for the transition to college and continued providing guidance throughout their college years. She later served as a school counselor at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, gaining valuable experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults. Her professional journey eventually led her into mental health therapy, where she continues to support individuals experiencing emotional, social, and personal challenges at different stages of life.

Maria works with individuals navigating a variety of concerns, including stress, emotional difficulties, life transitions, self-esteem challenges, relationship concerns, and adjustment difficulties. Her experience across educational and mental health settings has strengthened her understanding of how personal experiences, family dynamics, cultural backgrounds, and life circumstances influence emotional well-being and personal development. She recognizes that each individual’s experiences shape how they perceive themselves, others, and the world around them.

Her therapeutic approach is compassionate, collaborative, culturally responsive, and person-centered. Maria believes there is no single path or timeline for healing and personal growth. She emphasizes the importance of meeting clients where they are and creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where individuals feel heard, validated, respected, and empowered to work toward their personal goals.

Her counseling philosophy incorporates:

• Person-Centered Approaches
• Strengths-Based Interventions
• Supportive Counseling
• Emotional Awareness and Self-Discovery
• Culturally Responsive and Individualized Care

Maria strongly believes in the brain’s remarkable ability to learn, adapt, and change throughout life. This belief shapes her commitment to helping clients explore new perspectives, recognize their strengths, develop healthier coping strategies, and discover opportunities for meaningful personal growth. She encourages individuals to approach change at their own pace while building greater confidence, emotional resilience, and self-awareness.

As a fully bilingual therapist fluent in English and Spanish, Maria values cultural diversity and recognizes the important role that individual backgrounds, beliefs, and life experiences play in emotional well-being. She strives to provide an inclusive therapeutic environment where clients from diverse backgrounds feel understood, respected, and supported throughout their therapeutic journey.

Maria believes that meaningful change begins with compassion, understanding, and a trusting therapeutic relationship. She is committed to walking alongside clients as they navigate life’s challenges, recognize their potential, and work toward greater emotional balance, confidence, and personal fulfillment. Her goal is to empower individuals to embrace their strengths, overcome obstacles, and move forward toward healthier, more meaningful lives.

Languages: English and Spanish

Services Offered: Mental Health Counseling