What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“I've worked with Maria for over a year now and I've been so grateful for her ability to recenter me and ask questions that help me tackle my anxiety and stressors. She is kind and genuine. I look forward to our sessions, because I know I'll leave them feeling grounded. I'm very thankful she's my therapist!”
Less than 1 month ago
“I absolutely adore Maria as my therapist ü•π She‚Äôs so insightful and kind and does an amazing job at supporting her clients, while also telling them what they need to hear in order to be better. She‚Äôs always sending me helpful videos that relate to what we‚Äôre working on in our sessions, which is extremely helpful and it gives me a different perspective on things. She‚Äôs also very flexible with her schedule, so if you need to reschedule, she is very accommodating. I couldn‚Äôt recommend her enough!”
Less than 1 month ago
About Maria Baltazar
Focus areas
Anxiety
Parenting Counseling
Coping Mechanism Development
Peer Relationship Struggles
Depression
Relationship Struggles
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Christian Counseling
Play Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Trauma Focused
Family Systems
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleFaith
ChristianEthnicity
Hispanic or Latinx
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Getting to know Maria Baltazar
Hi there, I'm Maria!
Hi, I am Dr. Maria Baltazar, I have a Psy.D. in psychology and am licensed as an MFT in California. I integrate multiple theoretical approaches in my approach to best suit the needs of my clients. I have been trained in different evidence-based practices. I believe the therapeutic alliance is the foundation to progress and take great care in making my clients feel seen, heard, and empowered through their psychological journey.
My approach
My doctorate was grounded in psychodynamic theory and I was trained in cognitive behavior theory. I integrate both these theories to best support my clients in their therapeutic journey.
My focus
I love to work with children, adolescents, adults, parents, and couples. I have experience working with trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and disruptive behaviors.
My communication style
I offer a judgment-free zone and am a great listener, however, I am direct and love to ask questions. I use analogies and quotes to highlight themes or interventions. Most clients will feel safe, supported, and understood. Clients have reported finding the work we’ve done in sessions meaningful and insightful.
My journey to mental healthcare
Early in my adolescence, I found I had great listening skills, could be impartial, and people trusted me with their secrets. I felt a great responsibility to help others when they were suffering from mental pressures and often just listening alleviated the pain. My faith led me to use these skills to help others. I love what I do and I believe it shows. I genuinely want to help others feel better and the clients do all the work, I’m just observing, yet I gained a lot of satisfaction seeing the clients meet their goals.
My goals for you
We’ll review symptoms, rate them, and work on what is most negatively impacting the client’s functioning, it is a collaborative approach, always led by the client.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Reiss-Davis Graduate School, PsyD in Psychology
- California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Master's)
NPI number
1760730832
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
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Maria is kind, patient and empathetic.
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I've worked with Maria for over a year now and I've been so grateful for her ability to recenter me and ask questions that help me tackle my anxiety and stressors. She is kind and genuine. I look forward to our sessions, because I know I'll leave them feeling grounded. I'm very thankful she's my therapist!
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I absolutely adore Maria as my therapist ü•π She‚Äôs so insightful and kind and does an amazing job at supporting her clients, while also telling them what they need to hear in order to be better. She‚Äôs always sending me helpful videos that relate to what we‚Äôre working on in our sessions, which is extremely helpful and it gives me a different perspective on things. She‚Äôs also very flexible with her schedule, so if you need to reschedule, she is very accommodating. I couldn‚Äôt recommend her enough!
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I absolutely adore Maria as my therapist ü•π She‚Äôs so insightful and kind and does an amazing job at supporting her clients, while also telling them what they need to hear in order to be better. She‚Äôs always sending me helpful videos that relate to what we‚Äôre working on in our sessions, which is extremely helpful and it gives me a different perspective on things. She‚Äôs also very flexible with her schedule, so if you need to reschedule, she is very accommodating. I couldn‚Äôt recommend her enough!
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I've worked with Maria for over a year now and I've been so grateful for her ability to recenter me and ask questions that help me tackle my anxiety and stressors. She is kind and genuine. I look forward to our sessions, because I know I'll leave them feeling grounded. I'm very thankful she's my therapist!
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Maria is kind, patient and empathetic.
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
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What practice does Maria Baltazar work with?
Maria Baltazar works with Rula Health - San Diego.
What are common reasons for patients to see Maria Baltazar?
Maria Baltazar frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Maria Baltazar on their profile.
What languages does Maria Baltazar speak?
Maria Baltazar speaks English and Spanish.