What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.77
Average wait time
4.76
Bedside manner
4.76
“Mara is an amazing attentive therapist.
Since hiring Mara I have enjoyed each session as they always left me with another perspective to consider.
She takes the time to listen to the detours in issues that come up and is always receptive to anything you need to discuss.
I absolutely love each session with Mara. ”
SDLess than 1 month ago
“Mara has been incredibly helpful in guiding me through both challenging and growth-oriented phases of my life. She supported me through a difficult emotional period with clarity, patience, and thoughtful insight. What stands out most is her ability to help me break down complex situations and truly understand my experiences in a constructive way.
Over time, our work has evolved into an ongoing focus on personal growth, where we actively analyze life situations and turn them into opportunities for learning and development. Through this process, I’ve become more resilient, self-aware, and better equipped to navigate challenges with a clearer perspective.
I would highly recommend Mara to anyone looking not only for support during difficult times, but also for long-term personal growth.”
JLLess than 3 months ago
About Mara Sambugaro Framesqui
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Families
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Attachment-based
Compassion Focused
Christian Counseling
Dialectical (DBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Mara Sambugaro Framesqui
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There are times in life when it feels like there's no way out of emotional pain. Our life histories, traumas, losses, and disappointments can run so deep that giving up seems like the only option because change feels frightening. I'm confident I can help you create a more joyful life, build better relationships, and develop a more optimistic and exciting vision for your future. You can learn the most effective tools and recognize your strengths by focusing on yourself in the present moment. I can teach you how to treat yourself with patience and compassion while making a real decision to change.
This process requires learning how to replace negative patterns with positive ones and understanding that change happens one day at a time, through small steps. In my studies, including earning a Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Mercy University, I have focused on depression, borderline personality disorder, ADHD, self-harm, attachment disorder, anger management, behavioral issues, and self-esteem.
My ideal patient is focused on personal growth and healing. I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own history. Even if we cannot significantly change our environment, we can learn to alter the way we perceive it. This shift can make a profound difference and help you live a more fulfilling life.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $85 for 45 minutes
Ongoing session: $125 for 60 minutes
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Mercy University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling
NPI number
1871273532
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.77
Wait time
4.76
Bedside manner
4.76
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35 reviews
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I am so grateful for Mara, she is an incredible therapist and has really made an impact - I would highly recommend her.
More than 1 year agoMC
She is great at helping me cope and understanding myself through times where things can be stressful and overwhelming
More than 1 year agoSB
She helped me so much with my anxiety and self confidence. I couldn’t thank her enough for the help she’s given me.
More than 1 year agoKU
Mara is an amazing attentive therapist.
Since hiring Mara I have enjoyed each session as they always left me with another perspective to consider.
She takes the time to listen to the detours in issues that come up and is always receptive to anything you need to discuss.
I absolutely love each session with Mara.
Less than 1 month agoSD
Mara has been incredibly helpful in guiding me through both challenging and growth-oriented phases of my life. She supported me through a difficult emotional period with clarity, patience, and thoughtful insight. What stands out most is her ability to help me break down complex situations and truly understand my experiences in a constructive way.
Over time, our work has evolved into an ongoing focus on personal growth, where we actively analyze life situations and turn them into opportunities for learning and development. Through this process, I’ve become more resilient, self-aware, and better equipped to navigate challenges with a clearer perspective.
I would highly recommend Mara to anyone looking not only for support during difficult times, but also for long-term personal growth.
Less than 3 months agoJL
From the very beginning, I felt heard, understood, and genuinely supported. She creates a space that feels safe, calm, and completely free of judgment.
Working with her has helped me grow in ways I didn’t expect — I feel stronger, more self-aware, and more confident navigating my life. She has a way of balancing compassion with insight, and I always leave our sessions feeling grounded and clearer than when I walked in.
I’m incredibly grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a thoughtful, skilled, and truly caring therapist.
Less than 3 months agoJE
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Some of Mara’s greatest attributes are the sense of calm and perspective that she provides. She allows me to see the whole picture and not just what I am tangled up in. I leave our sessions centered with clear thinking..and with purpose. She helps me to not forget how far I've come, not only in my therapy, but in my life overall. She has been there for me anytime I was in crisis outside of our scheduled sessions. Her care, her patience, the way she communicates, her experience and her knowledge…all vital to me. I’ve never had a therapist quite like Mara. I am so grateful for her.
Less than 1 year agoDT
Mara is such a sweetheart and a total professional! In a matter of weeks I found my inner confident and assertive woman (an amazing feat for someone with major anxiety). She’s always available to talk or text outside of our meetings and she even remembers to check in with me on important days in my life. There are only good things to say about her!
Less than 1 year agoEH
Mara is compassionate, patient, insightful, and truly a supportive therapist. She creates a safe space that has helped me make real progress and feel understood. I truly trust her and I enjoy our sessions together.
Less than 1 year agoSP
Mara is amazing. She has amazing insight and her listening skills are outstanding. She makes you feel comfortable to share your traumas and past experiences so you can work through them together. She is incredibly attentive and goes above and beyond to help you. I would highly recommend her for any needs you may have to help face trauma and become the person you know you can be.
Less than 1 year agoVN
I had the privilege of working with Mara Sambugaro Framesqui for over two years during one of the most difficult times in my life — a custody battle for my son. Mara was a constant source of support, empathy, and guidance.
She made me feel truly heard and created a safe space where I could grow and heal. Through her compassionate and professional approach, she helped me reconnect with my inner strength and introduced me to values like self-love, self-esteem, compassion, and mindfulness — tools I still carry with me today.
Mara is not only a skilled therapist but a genuinely kind and transformative presence. I’m deeply grateful for her impact on my life and highly recommend her to anyone seeking a therapist who is sincerely caring, and a truly wonderful human being.
Less than 1 year agoDV
I don’t think words can fully capture how grateful I am for the support, kindness, and guidance my therapist has given me. From our very first session, she created a safe, compassionate space where I felt truly seen and heard. She helped me navigate some of the most difficult moments in my life with patience and insight, and always met me with empathy—never judgment.
Her ability to ask the right questions, to gently challenge me, and to celebrate my growth has made a profound difference in my healing journey. I’ve learned how to set boundaries, reconnect with my sense of self, and approach life with more clarity and courage. I truly believe I’m a becoming a better version of myself because of her.
If you’re looking for someone who is deeply compassionate, highly skilled, and genuinely invested in your well-being, I can’t recommend her enough.
Less than 1 year agoDR
My experience working with Mara for a long period of time is that her ability to help change unhelpful thoughts to action-oriented thoughts has been life-changing. Mara has experience with the darker aspects of the human psyche like fear, which can debilitate us sometimes. I’ve grown a lot in one specific area that I was closed of from due to working with Mara. Even if at first the changes are uncomfortable, the rewards pay off with consistency and time. Just gotta be up for the change with a helpful support system. Mara is a great professional to have in your support system.
Less than 1 year agoSM
Mara understands how to work with the shadows within our own psyches. I appreciate her Honesty, ability to challenge me in the right ways, and encouragement to do things I needed to do that I put off for far too long due to personal fears. Really she is life-changing. Thank you, Mara. ????????
Less than 1 year agoSM
Mara was able to help me throughly understand how my past was currently impacting my day to day. I immediately felt safe with her as she always encouraged my autonomy, free of judgment.
More than 1 year agoKG
She is very attentive and makes sure to understand everything. She also makes me sure I’m seeing facts rather than what sometimes we may deem as true. My experience with Mara has truly been exactly what I needed and she allows me to lead the conversation to make sure I’m very comfortable. Her recommendations and guidance is always spot on and couldn’t recommend her enough!!
More than 1 year agoMT
Mara is an amazing therapist who I was seeing during an extremely sensitive and difficult time of transition and grief. She is incredibly present and she helped me to unpack details of past experiences or feelings that I had overlooked that brought me so much clarity and direction.
Mara helped me work through my current and past relationships with close family members, friends and partners in a pragmatic, non-judgmental and holistic way. She gave me guidance on how to move away from fear and repression driven by past experiences, helped me focus and recognize the support and love in my life presently and opened the space for me to be more open and excited by the options and opportunities ahead of me.
More than 1 year agoAD
Mara was the most influential therapist I’ve ever worked with. She provided me with tools that I still use for myself today. She has an approachable demeanor and has always provided a safe space to explore any issue I’ve had to face.
More than 1 year agoDT
Mara is an amazing therapist. She’s incredibly understanding and makes me feel truly seen and heard. Her insight and knowledge help me see things in a new light, and she creates such a comfortable, judgment-free space. I always leave our sessions feeling more supported and grounded. I’m really grateful to have found her!
More than 1 year agoML
Mara was an absolute pleasure to work with. She really helped me through one of the most difficult times in my life and taught me the tools that I needed to get through it, as well as the tools that I needed to stay on track and continue to use to this day. She was kind and compassionate, but also held me accountable and followed up with me on the things that we had discussed in previous sessions to make sure that I was staying the course. I would highly recommend her!
More than 1 year agoMK
Working with Mara has been absolutely life changing for me. From the very first session, Mara created a safe and welcoming space for me to explore my thoughts and feelings. She is an incredibly skilled therapist and has offered insightful guidance and tools that has helped me to develop healthier coping strategies. I leave each session feeling heard, supported, and more empowered to face whatever comes next. I am beyond thankful for the positive impact Mara has had on my life. I cannot recommend her enough to anyone seeking therapy.
More than 1 year agoKM
My partner and I have had such a wonderful experience with Mara. From the very beginning, she created a warm, safe, and judgment-free space where we both felt heard and understood. Her approach is compassionate, insightful, and truly tailored to our needs. Mara has helped us grow both as individuals and as a couple, giving us tools to communicate better and deepen our connection. We are so grateful for her guidance and support—she has made such a meaningful impact on our relationship. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a caring and skilled therapist!
More than 1 year agoMM
I have been Mara's patient since 2021, and she is incredibly easy to talk to. She maintains a high level of professionalism, and what I appreciate most about her is the positive reinforcement she provides. She is patient, consistently offers encouraging feedback, and makes an effort to accommodate our sessions to fit my schedule.
She is also great at giving marriage counseling. My husband and I were going through a difficult phase in our marriage, and when I asked Mara for help, she immediately offered her support without hesitation. She provided valuable advice without taking sides, and instead carefully listened to our differences and guided us on what we each needed to work on.
She has helped me manage my emotions effectively. She truly is the best.
More than 1 year agoLR
I've been Mara's patient since 2021 and since the first time I met her, she has been very welcoming. She has a lot of patience and knows how to turn any negative thoughts into positive ones. She has helped me build my confidence and has helped my husband and I have a better and healthier relationship with each other. I always look forward to speaking to her. She's truly the best.
More than 1 year agoLR
Words cannot explain on how much she has helped me through very difficult times. Very compassionate and understanding, but also very encouraging by focusing on your strength and working on what needs approving. Started as couple therapy and then continued after closure of relationship. Knows how to get to root of issues. Thank God was able to find her
More than 1 year agoAC
Mara is genuinely awesome in every way, she has a way of showing you that there is always a brighter side when things aren’t looking so good or helping you see things like you’ve seen them before she is understanding, open and honest through and through and I don’t think I would be in the position I am in my life now without her guidance and attention and anyone who is luck enough to work on themselves with her is blessed and destined for success 100%
More than 1 year agoGY
Getting set up for therapy with Mara was incredibly fast and easy, but more importantly, she has had a profound impact on my life. We’ve been working together for about three to four years, and I can say without a doubt that the person I am today is, in part, because of her. The tools she’s given me to manage my anxieties and navigate life’s unexpected highs and lows are something I will forever be grateful for because as I continue navigate all the unfolding versions of myself in this ever evolving world, I have not only her as my guide, but myself too - & that is because of her. What is more is that I know that I can, not only overcome anything, but also fulfill all of my desires. Our sessions are in invaluable to me & I can confidently say that once you get started they will be for you too. Invest in yourself & she will she will show you the light within you that has always been there. Because not only does she have soooo much to offer, but so do you!
More than 1 year agoMR
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What are common reasons for patients to see Mara Sambugaro Framesqui?
Mara Sambugaro Framesqui frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Mara Sambugaro Framesqui on their profile.
What languages does Mara Sambugaro Framesqui speak?
Mara Sambugaro Framesqui speaks English.
How do patients rate Mara Sambugaro Framesqui in reviews?
35 patients have reviewed Mara Sambugaro Framesqui. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.77/5. They have a 4.76/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.76/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.