Maria Gent

Primary Specialties

• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Behavioral Issues
• Learning Disorders
• Multicultural Issues

Also Experienced With

• ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
• Anxiety
• CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
• Depression
• Emotionally Focused Therapy
• End of Life
• Existential Approach
• Holistic Therapy
• Infertility
• Learning Disorders
• Mindfulness
• OCD (Obsessive-compulsive disorder)
• Sensory Processing Disorder
• Spirituality
• Stress

Overview

Hi, my name is Maria. I am a mental health counselor with 20 years of experience. I graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a Doctor in Education with a specialization in Special education in 2023. My BS degree was also from Nova Southern in 2000 and then I received my master's degree in Mental Health Counseling and School Psychology from Marist College 2001.
I am originally from Brazil and my primary language is Portuguese. Also, I am fluent in Spanish. I moved to the USA over 34 years ago. Currently, I am working as a mental health counselor and a school psychologist. I am specialized in working with bilingual students with learning disabilities in the Special Education department. In my personal life, I am an animal lover and have 5 dogs, 8 peacocks, 10 chickens, 2 Macaws, and a cockatoo. I love to travel and I am passionate about my work in the field of Mental Health. I personally believe that every client is unique, and has the potential to find happiness.

Insurances Accepted

• Aetna
• Cigna
• Cigna EAP
• Kaiser Permanente
• Kaiser Permanente Northwest
• Premera Blue Cross
• Regence
• United Healthcare
• United Healthcare EAP