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Reach out and we'll talk briefly to see whether we're a good fit, with no obligation." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you offer sessions in Spanish?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Sessions are available in English and Spanish, switching freely between languages is welcome, and often part of the work." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you work with couples and individuals?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Both. Many couples come together; many individuals come to work on anxiety, depression, or trauma. Teens and children are also welcome." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where are sessions held?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "In-person at the Weston, FL office, or via secure telehealth across Florida." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you take insurance, or is the practice private pay?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Maria practices as a private-pay provider. On request she can provide a superbill you may submit to your insurer for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Please call (954) 654-6774 to confirm current options before reaching out." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you offer online or virtual therapy in Florida?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Secure telehealth sessions are available to clients located anywhere in the state of Florida, where Maria is licensed (LMFT, FL license MT3115). In-person sessions are held at the Weston, FL office." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you work with couples in crisis, including after infidelity or a major rupture?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Much of the couples work centers on rebuilding trust, repairing communication, and finding a way forward after betrayal, long-standing disconnection, or a specific painful event. Both partners are welcomed into the process." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is EMDR a good fit for trauma and anxiety?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "EMDR is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain finish processing memories that have stayed stuck, and it is widely used for single-incident trauma, complex trauma, and anxiety rooted in past events. Maria is EMDR-certified and paces the work to your nervous system, no detailed retelling is required." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What happens in a first session?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The first session is a conversation. Maria asks what brought you in, a little about your history, and what you're hoping to change, and you get a feel for how she works. By the end, you'll have a sense of the path forward and can decide whether to continue." } } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://counselingwithmaria.com/" } ] } ] --- [![](/__l5e/assets-v1/7a69d5a3-a3ea-40ca-8fb1-b87d03f5f058/logo-mark.png)](/) Specialties - [Couples Counseling](/couples-counseling) - [Anxiety Therapy](/anxiety-therapy) - [Trauma and EMDR](/trauma-therapy) - [EMDR Therapy](/emdr-therapy) - [Christian Marriage Counseling](/christian-marriage-counseling) - [Christian Couples Counseling](/christian-couples-counseling) - [Catholic Marriage Counseling](/catholic-marriage-counseling) - [All specialties](/specialties) Areas We Serve - [Weston](/areas-we-serve) - [Fort Lauderdale](/areas-we-serve) - [Pembroke Pines](/areas-we-serve) - [Davie](/areas-we-serve) - [Plantation](/areas-we-serve) - [Miramar](/areas-we-serve) - [Hollywood](/areas-we-serve) - [All areas](/areas-we-serve) About - [Meet Maria](/meet-maria) - [Approach](/approach) - [Rates](/rates) - [Frequently Asked Questions](/faq) [Contact](/contact)[EN](/)[ES](/es) [(954) 654-6774](tel:+19546546774)[Contact Maria](/contact) Couples · Anxiety · Trauma · EMDR # Find your way _back_ to _yourself_, and to each _other_. Warm, non-judgmental therapy for couples and individuals. Thirty years of practice, EMDR-certified, bilingual. Weston, FL and telehealth across Florida. [Contact Maria](/contact)[Meet Maria](/meet-maria) Weston, FL Telehealth FL EMDR · 30+ yrs ![Maria Van Thienen, LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Weston, FL](/__l5e/assets-v1/7d3bcbd2-ddaf-43c1-9959-4e32b159272f/maria-van-thienen.jpg) Maria Van Thienen · LMFT · MT3115 30_+_ Years in practice 4,500_+_ Sessions held EMDR Certified therapist EN / ES Bilingual sessions About Maria ## Warm, collaborative, and _never rushed_. Maria believes people already carry their strengths, sometimes they just need a calmer room to be seen again. She brings thirty years of experience, EMDR certification, and fluency in English and Spanish. She sees couples on reconnection and repair. She sees individuals on anxiety, depression, and trauma. The pace is set by your nervous system, not a protocol. Methods CBT EMDR Mindfulness Somatic care [Meet Maria](/meet-maria)[How she works](/approach) What she treats ## Three places we go _together_. The same approach across every doorway: slow, attentive, paced by your nervous system. [ ![Couple sitting close together on a bench, sharing a quiet conversation](/assets/gallery-1648387-CyVDHvVI.jpg) Couples counseling ### Reconnect and repair Rebuild trust, de-escalate conflict, and learn to talk so each other can actually hear. The heart of Maria's practice for three decades. Explore couples counseling ](/couples-counseling) [ ![Couple sharing a quiet, tender embrace outdoors in warm golden light](/assets/gallery-1471843-m1v--XP_.jpg) Anxiety therapy ### Find calm, clarity, and confidence Compassionate, evidence-based anxiety therapy for adults, teens, and professionals, using CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and compassion-focused tools tailored to your nervous system. Read about anxiety therapy ](/anxiety-therapy) [ ![A couple walking side by side on a quiet Florida beach at warm dawn light](/assets/trauma-couples-DsQxcpRK.jpg) Trauma and EMDR ### Move through what's stuck EMDR-certified care for the memories the body still holds. We go slowly, with full consent at every step, for individuals and couples healing together. Learn about Trauma and EMDR ](/trauma-therapy) Areas served In-person sessions in **Weston, FL** and nearby Broward communities, Weston, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Davie, Plantation, Sunrise, Cooper City, and Miramar. Secure telehealth is available across the state of Florida. “ > I believe people already have what they need to heal. My work is to help you find it, gently, on your timeline, and with someone in the room who is not afraid of what's _hard_. > > Maria Van Thienen, LMFT > > 30+ years with couples & individuals The people she sits with ## Partners and the _life between_. Couples reconnecting, finding their footing, and making room for each other again. ![Couple sharing a quiet, tender embrace outdoors](/assets/gallery-1471843-m1v--XP_.jpg) ![Couple sitting close together on grass in a park, laughing gently](/assets/gallery-1128316-Dg1tASUo.jpg) ![Couple sitting close together on a bench, sharing a quiet conversation](/assets/gallery-1648387-CyVDHvVI.jpg) ![Couple holding hands while walking together on a quiet path](/assets/gallery-2253879-COEXfybb.jpg) ![Couple walking together through a golden field at sunset, holding hands](/assets/gallery-1683975-ij_sossF.jpg) ![Couple sitting together on a couch at home, talking warmly](/assets/gallery-5621934-DtJE4FIB.jpg) Common questions ## What people _ask first_. How do I know if therapy is right for us? + If something feels stuck, conflict that escalates, anxiety that won't quiet, memories that still ache, therapy can help. Reach out and we'll talk briefly to see whether we're a good fit, with no obligation. Do you offer sessions in Spanish? + Do you work with couples and individuals? + Where are sessions held? + Do you take insurance, or is the practice private pay? + Do you offer online or virtual therapy in Florida? + Do you work with couples in crisis, including after infidelity or a major rupture? + Is EMDR a good fit for trauma and anxiety? + What happens in a first session? + Take the next step ## Reach out when you're ready, _no pressure, no plan required_. [Contact Maria](/contact)[See rates](/rates) English / Español · In-person Weston, FL & telehealth across Florida ![Maria Van Thienen, LMFT](/__l5e/assets-v1/7a69d5a3-a3ea-40ca-8fb1-b87d03f5f058/logo-mark.png) A calm, non-judgmental space to _reconnect_ with yourself and the people you love. Counseling with Maria · Maria Van Thienen, LMFT · Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Florida (MT3115). EMDR-certified. Bilingual English / Español. #### Office 2645 Executive Park Drive Weston, FL 33331 Telehealth across Florida [(954) 654-6774](tel:+19546546774) #### Specialties - [Couples Counseling](/couples-counseling) - [Anxiety Therapy](/anxiety-therapy) - [Trauma and EMDR](/trauma-therapy) - [EMDR Therapy](/emdr-therapy) - [Christian Marriage Counseling](/christian-marriage-counseling) - [Christian Couples Counseling](/christian-couples-counseling) - [Catholic Marriage Counseling](/catholic-marriage-counseling) #### Areas We Serve - [Fort Lauderdale](/couples-counseling-fort-lauderdale) - [Pembroke Pines](/couples-counseling-pembroke-pines) - [Hollywood](/couples-counseling-hollywood) - [Miramar](/couples-counseling-miramar) - [Davie](/couples-counseling-davie) - [Plantation](/anxiety-therapy-plantation) #### Explore - [Home](/) - [Meet Maria](/meet-maria) - [Couples](/couples-counseling) - [Anxiety](/anxiety-therapy) - [Trauma and EMDR](/trauma-therapy) - [Approach](/approach) - [Rates](/rates) - [Contact](/contact) - [Privacy Policy](/privacy) #### Begin [Contact Maria](/contact) [EN](/)[ES](/es) In a crisis or emergency This site is not monitored for emergencies. 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