What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“I was having a hard time finding a quality therapists until meeting Maria. She checks all the boxes for me. I'm so glad I found her! ”
AGLess than 3 months ago
“I was hesitant to start therapy, but my first ever visit with Maria and the communication leading up to it made me feel so comfortable. She was patient and understanding and I didn’t feel judged. I am looking forward to learning more about myself. ”
RFLess than 3 months ago
About Maria Dates
Focus areas
Adult Psychotherapy
Low Self Esteem
Psychotherapy
Anxiety
Mental Health Consultation
Therapy
Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy
New Patient Visit
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Families
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Narrative
Emotionally Focused
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Experiential Therapy
Structural Family Therapy
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Hispanic or Latinx
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Getting to know Maria Dates
Maria Dates earned her master’s degree from Fairfield University where she received extensive training in working with individuals, couples, and families in different treatment settings. Maria continues to support individuals, couples, and families as they navigate life’s challenges.
Maria is passionate about helping individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and overall relationships with themselves, food, and body. Her passion led to an additional master’s research thesis that looked at developing a greater understanding of individual experiences when receiving food and body messages from parental figures. Her thesis is currently under review for publication.
What should a new client know about working with you?
To foster a safe and growth-oriented therapeutic environment, Maria makes it a priority to understand her client’s perspective and motivations underlying the challenges that they are facing. She believes that every individual possesses an inherent capacity for growth and resilience. Together Maria and her clients identify their strengths and additional resources to move beyond patterns that no longer support their growth. Through this process, clients cultivate a deeper connection with themselves and build more meaningful, satisfying relationships with others.
Maria is a first generation Argentine-American. This aspect of her identity shaped her perspective as a relational therapist. She understands how cultural dynamics shape our beliefs, values, emotions, behavior, and sense of self. This perspective informs a nuanced appreciation for the power of relationships and the ways individuals both influence and are influenced by their environments throughout different junctures of their life. She provides services in both English and Spanish.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
She is grounded in Structural Family Therapy and Strategic Therapy models, however, utilizes techniques from other models including Bowenian Family Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Experiential Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
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In-network insurances
Maria Dates has +4 in-network plans.
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $120 for 45 minutes
Ongoing session: $120 for 45 minutes
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Fairfield University, Master's in Counseling
NPI number
1952199127
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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I was having a hard time finding a quality therapists until meeting Maria. She checks all the boxes for me. I'm so glad I found her!
Less than 3 months agoAG
I was hesitant to start therapy, but my first ever visit with Maria and the communication leading up to it made me feel so comfortable. She was patient and understanding and I didn’t feel judged. I am looking forward to learning more about myself.
Less than 3 months agoRF
Maria was such a kind, knowledgeable, understanding, and thoughtful therapist. She truly made me feel heard and effectively helped me when I needed it. I can tell that Maria is passionate about the work she does and genuinely wants to help people.
Less than 3 months agoLW
I've worked with several therapists througout my life attempting to manage my mental health and I can honestly say that Maria has been the MOST helpful. She's extremely knowledgeable and very kind.
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Is Maria Dates accepting new patients?
Maria Dates generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Maria Dates's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Maria Dates accept my insurance?
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What practice does Maria Dates work with?
Maria Dates works with Looking Glass Psychology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Maria Dates?
Maria Dates frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Maria Dates on their profile.
What languages does Maria Dates speak?
Maria Dates speaks English and Spanish.
How do patients rate Maria Dates in reviews?
7 patients have reviewed Maria Dates. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.