About
Maria
Introduction
Maria Fausto is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) who is passionate about helping children, adolescents, and families navigate life's challenges with confidence and resilience. She earned her Master of Science in School Counseling from California State University, San Bernardino, and holds a California Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential in School Counseling.
Maria has experience providing therapy in both clinical and private practice settings, supporting clients experiencing anxiety, behavioral concerns, emotional dysregulation, life transitions, and family conflict. She recognizes that each individual's journey is unique and strives to create a therapeutic space where clients feel safe, supported, and genuinely understood.
Her approach to therapy is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and client-centered, incorporating evidence-based interventions tailored to each client's individual needs. Maria is committed to helping clients build healthy coping skills, strengthen emotional regulation, and foster lasting personal growth while empowering them to navigate life's challenges with greater confidence.
Maria values providing culturally responsive care and believes that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for meaningful and lasting change. She is dedicated to helping clients discover their strengths, develop resilience, and achieve their personal and emotional goals.
Credentials:
Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor #22378 - California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Supervised by Elizabeth Gonzalez Morales, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #123561- California Board of Behavioral Sciences
