Maria Ayala, LPCC, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.52

About Maria Ayala

Focus areas

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Stress

Depression

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Dialectical (DBT)

Strength-Based

Person-Centered

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Maria Ayala

My maternal grandfather taught me at a young age the importance of helping others heal through the art of listening, empathy, and understanding. His wisdom and great influence made me gravitate toward psychology and counseling. I believe in serving clients to thrive and achieve their full potential free of stigma and prejudice. My professional areas of interest include gerontology, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, stress, burnout, depression, and grief. Most of my professional experience has been working with underserved and underrepresented populations such as the elderly, homeless, Spanish-speaking, and dual-diagnosed individuals with chronic mental illness. I also have experience running groups for depression, and grief, and working in inpatient psychiatric hospitals with people in crisis. I am also bilingual in Spanish and enjoy giving back to my community. Siempre con mi gente! I work from an evidence-based, but also person-centered perspective, so I can be a traveling companion for those who face life stress or suffer from mental illness. I am a firm believer that each person has the potential to heal when they are given the tools and skills they need to fulfill their full potential and overcome life barriers. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Behavioral Health. For my availability, please see my calendar and book an appointment with me via ZocDoc.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Octave

Education and training

San Francisco State University, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1174991129

Patient reviews

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Overall rating

4.52

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Maria Ayala?

Generally, Maria Ayala has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Maria Ayala's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Maria Ayala accepting new patients?

Maria Ayala generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Maria Ayala's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Maria Ayala accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Maria Ayala online?

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What practice does Maria Ayala work with?

Maria Ayala works with Octave.

What are common reasons for patients to see Maria Ayala?

Maria Ayala frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Maria Ayala on their profile.