Maritess Florez, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Maritess Florez

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Emotional Disturbance

Anger Management

Behavioral Problems

Relationship Struggles

Anxiety

Childhood Trauma

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Compassion Focused

Coaching

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Asian

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Maritess Florez

Hi there, I'm Maritess! My name is Maritess "Tess" Florez, and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) working with California clients via telehealth. I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Palo Alto University. I work mostly with individuals from adolescents to adults, as well as collaboratively with parents and children ages 3-8. I also see couples and offer family sessions as the need arises. I work from a trauma-informed lens and am passionate about supporting my clients in navigating the emotional challenges in their lives to enable them to heal, have a voice, and feel empowered to make the choices they need to live the life they want. My approach My approach varies based on my clients’ needs but is always compassionate, trauma-informed, and strength-based. It is often attachment-based, emotion-focused, existential, gently directive, mindful, and somatic. I understand that there is no “one size fits all,” so I spend a good amount of time getting to know my clients at the start of therapy. I may utilize any one or a combination of the following: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Narrative Therapy, as well as various somatic-based interventions. My focus Over the years, my approach has matched well with adolescents, teens, and young adults, including LGBTQ clients, and collaborating with parents and younger children. I have worked with these populations in various settings—from schools to residential facilities, community-based mental health organizations, and collaborative group practices. My approach has also paired well with adults, especially older adults.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. Proper

Education and training

Palo Alto University, Master's in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1144798471

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What practice does Maritess Florez work with?

Maritess Florez works with Rula Health - L.A. Proper.

What are common reasons for patients to see Maritess Florez?

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