
Maria Zuberi, M.F.T
Marriage and Family Therapist
Walnut Creek
✅ Accepting New Patients
💼 12 Years Experience
⭐ Highly Recommended
🕰️ Excellent Wait Time
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Getting to know Maria Zuberi, M.F.T
After graduating from JFK university, I received my training at The Psychotherapy Institute in Berkeley, Ca. For cash patients, i am happy to offer a sliding scale, if needed. I use a psychodynamic approach to understand and help my patients.
Focus Areas
PTSD
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Life Transitions
Self-Esteem Issues
Childhood Trauma
Bereavement/Grief
Panic Attacks
Mood Swings
Depression
Chronic Illness Adjustment
Clientele
Geriatric
Immigrants/ Refugees
Adults
People with chronic illness
Adolescents (13-17 years old)
Young Adults
Treatment Approaches
Psychodynamic and Attachment theory to understand and treat mental health issues
Identity
Gender Female | Languages English Urdu Hindi |
Insurance Providers
UMR
PHCS MultiPlan
Medicare
Carelon Health
VHP
ComPsych
Kaiser Permanente
Aetna
Cigna
BlueCross BlueShield
Magellan Health
TriWest
MHN
5.0
Maria Zuberi is truly the best therapist I have ever worked with. From the very beginning, it was clear how genuine and caring she is toward her patients. She takes the time to really listen and understand what you’re going through, and you can tell that helping people truly matters to her.
One of the things I appreciate most about Maria is her honesty. She isn’t afraid to tell it like it is, even when the conversation might be difficult. At the same time, she approaches those moments with compassion and respect, which makes it much easier to process and grow from them.
Maria has a rare ability to balance empathy with direct guidance. She creates a space where you feel heard, supported, and challenged in the best possible way. I’m incredibly grateful for the care and dedication she brings to her work, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist who is both compassionate and real.
FAQs
1. What is your approach to working with patients?
I like to use an attachment lens, and provide a corrective emotional experience to facilitate growth and insight.
2. What types of concerns do you specialize in treating?
Depression, PTSD, Anxiety, Relational problems, Unresolved grief
3. What's something you want your patients to know?
Therapy is a messy , long and complicated process. It takes time and it is important to stay with it, even if it gets uncomfortable or unpleasant.
4. What do you believe is the most important part of the healing process?
Understanding the source of our behavior and patterns.
5. What kinds of clients do you work with best?
People who are willing to explore their past and learn from it.
6. Do you have experience with trauma or PTSD?
Yes
7. What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Hiking, reading and Traveling
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