Maria Zavala
Bilingual Texas LMFT specializing in family and trauma
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About
Maria Zavala is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Texas with 13 years of clinical experience. She works bilingually in English and Spanish and brings an integrative, culturally responsive perspective to work with individuals and families. Her practice focuses on family dynamics, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, and depression, and she also addresses related topics such as blended family challenges, immigration stressors, and mood or panic disorders.
Her approach draws from evidence-based practices while honoring each person’s cultural background and life story. Maria integrates client-centered listening with structured techniques when helpful, creating a space for exploration of family patterns, healing from past experiences, and consideration of life purpose. She has a particular interest in supporting young adults, multicultural communities, and people navigating intimate relationship difficulties. Maria’s bilingual skills are used to provide greater access and responsiveness to diverse community needs, and she frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at fostering insight, resilience, and thoughtful next steps.
Her approach draws from evidence-based practices while honoring each person’s cultural background and life story. Maria integrates client-centered listening with structured techniques when helpful, creating a space for exploration of family patterns, healing from past experiences, and consideration of life purpose. She has a particular interest in supporting young adults, multicultural communities, and people navigating intimate relationship difficulties. Maria’s bilingual skills are used to provide greater access and responsiveness to diverse community needs, and she frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at fostering insight, resilience, and thoughtful next steps.
- Location:
- Texas, United States
- Years Experience:
- 13
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English, Spanish
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Depression
Other areas of experience: Blended family issues, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Forgiveness, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Somatization, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: TX LMFT 202184
- NPI Number: 1588080659
- License: LMFT (Texas)
Teletherapy approach and options
Maria offers online sessions that use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. She adapts her methods to the communication format that feels most comfortable for each person and emphasizes collaborative goal-setting at the start of work together. The practice combines structured skill-building with reflective exploration to accommodate different needs and preferences.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify thinking and behavior patterns and develop practical coping strategies. Mindfulness Therapy is used to cultivate present-moment awareness and help regulate emotional responses. Narrative Therapy supports clients in examining and reshaping the stories they tell about their lives and relationships. These approaches are presented in accessible language and are tailored to each client’s cultural context and priorities.
People who prefer hands-on skill practice may find CBT-focused sessions helpful, while those seeking meaning-making or a deeper review of life narratives may connect with narrative and mindfulness elements. Services are available in English and Spanish and delivered through the range of teletherapy communication options listed.
What is Maria Zavala's clinical background?
Maria has 13 years of clinical experience working as a licensed therapist, focusing on family dynamics, trauma recovery, parenting, intimacy-related concerns, and depression.
What credentials does she hold?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with the credential LMFT and holds a Texas license listed as TX LMFT 202184.
Which languages does she provide services in?
Maria practices in both English and Spanish to serve bilingual and multicultural communities.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed in Texas and provides services from that location.
What communication methods are available for sessions?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that fits them best.
Does she accept international clients?
The profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
How are fees and payment arranged?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started with Maria?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to initiate the intake and scheduling process.