THERAPY

Maria works collaboratively with adolescents, adults, families, and couples, offering a safe and supportive space to cultivate self-awareness and work toward meaningful goals. She is especially passionate about partnering with individuals who are open to growth and committed to embracing change.

Through authentic connection and motivation, Maria provides empathy, actionable feedback, and measurable progress. She empowers her clients to build a strong foundation for long-term success, supporting not just recovery, but lasting transformation from the inside out.

Maria brings extensive experience in supporting clients facing a wide range of concerns, including:

• Depression • Anxiety • Trauma • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) • Grief & Loss • Family Conflict • Communication issues • Anger Management • Attachment Issues • Behavioral Issues • Codependency • Relationship Issues/Couples Counseling • Burnout  • Coping Skills • Existential Crisis • Mindfulness 

Licensing:

• Illinois • Pennsylvania • Florida • California

Clients are allotted 15 minutes of non-billable support per week between sessions. This includes brief communication via phone calls, messaging, or email for purposes such as scheduling conflicts, quick check-ins, or clarification related to assigned work or session discussions. 

Any communication exceeding the initial 15-minute weekly allowance will be billed at your current session rate. Please note that this additional time is not covered by insurance and will be billed as self-pay.

This policy is designed to ensure thoughtful and responsive care round time and billing. 

Enlightening Journey Clinical Therapy Services, Inc. accepts the following insurance plans: 

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Blue Cross Community, United Healthcare, Aetna, Carelon, Optum, Cigna, and Medicare. If you will be using insurance benefits, eligibility and benefits will be discussed with your insurance provider prior to services beginning. You will be given the opportunity to decide if you would like to continue services, after understanding what your out-of-pocket responsibility might be related to co-pays, co-insurance, or other patient responsibility. Once services begin, the claim is submitted on your behalf.

If your insurance is not accepted, and you would like to use out-of-network benefits with your insurance provider, a monthly statement (“superbill”) can be provided to present to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. Out of network reimbursement eligibility or rates of reimbursement vary based on your insurance plan. Please call your insurance provider prior to beginning services to ask about your plan’s out of network mental health reimbursement. The amount for an out-of-network session is invoiced and deducted within 24 hrs of the time of service.

**Disclosure**

It is your responsibility to know all payment requirements from your insurance company, and the service provided by Enlightening Journey is a courtesy. It is recommended that you understand your mental health benefits, deductibles, and the copay rates for your plan prior to starting therapy. You will be responsible for those costs at the time of service. 

I find it essential to let you know that Insurance companies require a formal diagnosis to apply for reimbursement. Moreover, your insurance company may ask for your therapy records. Client confidentiality and discretion are of the utmost importance to me, and using insurance is not a requirement, but your choice.