Maria
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
8 Endorsed
Let's Connect (657) 608-2786
I reach the clients other therapists can't. I specialize in complex trauma, PTSD, and sexual assault for women and teen girls. You may understand your history, but you're still controlled by it. You shut down when you don't want to. You overthink. You repeat relationship dynamics you thought you'd moved past. That's not a failure of insight. It's a sign the body hasn't caught up to what the mind already knows. We don't just talk about what happened. We change how you respond to what's happening now.
Many of my clients have already tried EMDR, somatic therapy, IFS, brain spotting, or TMS. They followed the protocols. Something still wasn't shifting. I don't offer another technique. I offer someone who knows what to do when the techniques haven't worked.
Here's what that means in session: I'm warm, but I won't just nod along. You'll feel supported, and you'll be challenged. That's what real change takes. You're not here because you lack insight. You're here because insight wasn't enough.
Call or Email Maria Denardo now for a free 15 minute consultation - (657) 608-2786
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $250
Payment Methods
American Express, Apple Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Out of Network
Maria Denardo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (657) 608-2786
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 135016 Maria Denardo
- In Practice for 7 years
- Attended Antioch University-Los Angeles, Masters in Clinical Psychology, Trauma Specialization, Graduated 2020
- Certificate from American Society of Reproductive Medicine: Mental Health Specialist in Infertility
- Certificate from American Society of Reproductive Medicine: Mental Health Specialist in Third Party Reproduction
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Maria Denardo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (657) 608-2786
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Sexual Abuse
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
Maria Denardo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (657) 608-2786
8 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Existential
- Gestalt
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Maria Denardo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (657) 608-2786
Groups
Virtual Trauma Therapy Group for Women
Healing from trauma takes time, and you don’t have to do it alone. This online therapy group for women offers a warm, supportive space to build coping skills, feel less isolated, and reconnect with yourself and others. You are never required to share details of your trauma. You’re welcome to participate in the ways that feel safest for you. Open to adult women (18+) in California. We start Feb. 10, 2026 and meet every Tuesday from 6–7:30pm Pacific. To learn more or register, contact Info@WillowandSageTherapy.com
Expertise
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
Types of Therapy
Trauma Focused
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$40
Group Meets
Every Tue 6 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Location
Pasadena, CA 91101
Email Maria Denardo about this group or call - (657) 608-2786
Virtual Teen Process Group in California
Being a teen can be tough in today's climate. Our group offers a place to talk it out, feel understood, and find new ways to handle life’s ups and downs together. Open to California teens ages 13–17. We meet online every Tuesday from 4:30pm-6:00pm pacific. Cost: $200/month. To learn more or join, email Info@WillowandSageTherapy.com
Expertise
Anxiety
Depression
Peer Relationships
Age
Teen
Session Cost
$50
Group Meets
Every Tue 4:30 P.M. - 6 P.M.
Location
San Francisco, CA 94103
Email Maria Denardo about this group or call - (657) 608-2786
Location
Additional Location
Willow and Sage Therapy Collective
La Jolla, CA 92037
(657) 608-2786Nearby Areas
Maria Denardo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (657) 608-2786