Maria Owens(She/Her/Hers)

Maria is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 18 years of experience in mental health. She received a BA from The College of NJ in 2005 and her MSW from Rutgers University in 2011. She worked in community mental health and served clients living with traumatic brain injuries, chronic illnesses, substance use disorders, and disabilities. Her work as a medical and hospice social worker included palliative care training, as well as counseling with individuals, groups, and families of all ages. Maria has been providing psychotherapy for individuals experiencing various mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar, work and school stress, relationship problems, adjustment issues, grief, trauma, schizophrenia, schizoaffective, and personality disorders.

Maria works with clients to identify and build upon strengths and resilience to enhance quality of life. She is very compassionate, empathetic, non-judgmental, supportive, and open minded. She will provide a safe space to discuss any issue at all. Some techniques utilized include CBT, DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care.