Maria McLaughlin, LCSW, is dedicated to guiding individuals on their journey towards health and healing. With a commitment to creating a safe, nonjudgmental space, she helps her clients build a more compassionate relationship with their own pain and suffering. Through this compassionate lens, clients can feel empowered to pursue their deepest values and desires in life. Maria believes that every individual matters—their voice and their pain are integral to the healing process. With a wealth of experience as a Clinical Social Worker, she has worked with individuals facing a broad array of concerns, specializing in trauma and PTSD, anxiety, and mood disorders. Her trauma-informed approach utilizes a blend of evidence-based treatments, with a keen focus on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Maria emphasizes the importance of client control in the healing process, collaborating closely with her clients to establish personalized treatment goals and a tailored course of therapy. Embarking on this journey with Maria is an opportunity to explore one's path to healing with compassion and strength.