Maria Elena Umana, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Maria Elena Umana

Focus areas

Anxiety

Marriage Counseling

Depression

Stress

Domestic Violence

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Gottman Method

Humanistic

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Maria Elena Umana

Hi there, I'm Maria Elena! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with Gottman Level II training and clinical experience in the Department of Mental Health. I work with adults, older adults, immigrants, and couples, treating PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety, panic, relationship issues, and acculturation challenges. My focus I’m passionate about serving the Spanish-speaking community with culturally sensitive, bilingual care. I work with military personnel, trauma survivors, adults with co-occurring or chronic symptoms, and couples facing infidelity, disconnection, or high-conflict patterns. My approach For individuals, I use a blend of Person-Centered, Solution-Focused, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing to support insight, skills, and meaningful change. For couples, I use evidence-based Gottman Method interventions to improve communication, manage conflict, and rebuild trust and intimacy. My communication style Clients describe me as warm, grounded, and nonjudgmental. I’m an attentive, compassionate listener who creates a safe space for honest and vulnerable exploration. My style emphasizes humility, collaboration, and emotionally secure connection so clients feel supported and understood. My journey to mental healthcare My path into therapy was shaped by surviving civil war, advocating for justice, and serving in a domestic violence shelter. I later worked in case management and with LA County DMH, supporting diverse communities. These experiences deepened my purpose and commitment to serving Spanish-speaking clients. My goals for you I approach goal setting collaboratively, helping clients clarify their values, strengths, and priorities. Together, we create specific, realistic, and measurable goals, regularly reviewing progress and adjusting strategies to ensure therapy remains meaningful, empowering, and aligned with their personal growth.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Central CA

Education and training

Phillips Graduate University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1871845982

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What practice does Maria Elena Umana work with?

Maria Elena Umana works with Rula Health - Central CA.

What are common reasons for patients to see Maria Elena Umana?

Maria Elena Umana 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 Elena Umana on their profile.