Maritza
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, CMHI (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
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At some point, we ALL find ourselves struggling. Life can bring anxiety, depression, confusion, or a deep sense of being stuck. These painful emotions often stem from unresolved or unconscious trauma, which can subtly disrupt our ability to form genuine connections with ourselves and others. Healing is possible—and you don’t have to do it alone. You will find a sanctuary of empathy, safety, and understanding in our work together as we carefully explore your unique story. I am fully invested in your healing, your truth, and helping you reconnect with the parts of you that long for love, joy, and wholeness.
Trained in EMDR and IFS (Level 1), I take a trauma-informed approach to help you navigate life’s challenges while gently healing deeper wounds. These powerful tools uncover core beliefs, strengthen your sense of self, and guide lasting change. Together, we’ll build a space where healing feels possible. You deserve it.
Together, we will explore your symptoms, understand how they developed, identify what triggers them, and discover new ways of responding—so you can experience more freedom and ease in your life. I genuinely believe that healing is possible for everyone, including you. Send me an email to see if we can make a good match.
Call or Email Maritza Garay now for a free 15 minute consultation - (407) 258-2327
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Curative
Maritza Garay
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, CMHI
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (407) 258-2327
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Florida / IMH27553 Supervised by Romina Papadopulos (Florida / MH16992) Maritza Garay
- In Practice for 2 years
- Attended Capella University, Masters , Graduated 2025
- Certificate from EMDRIA EMDR Trained Therapist / 2024
- Certificate from The IFS Institute Level 1 / 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Maritza Garay
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, CMHI
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (407) 258-2327
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- First Responders and Domestic Violence
Expertise
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- First Responders
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Relationship Issues
- Religious Trauma and Abuse
- Self Esteem
- Stress
Maritza Garay
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, CMHI
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (407) 258-2327
3 Endorsements
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Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment Focused EMDR
- Attachment-based
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Trauma Focused
Maritza Garay
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, CMHI
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (407) 258-2327
Location
Primary Location
Longboat Counseling Services
390 Crown Oak Centre Drive
Longwood, FL 32750
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Maritza Garay
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, CMHI
Call for a free consultation now - (407) 258-2327