I provide therapy services to first responders, frontline workers, and military/veterans only
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared
to what lies within us"
I realize that no two people are the same, so I use EMDR therapy because I believe it has the most flexibility in meeting your specific needs as an individual. I love helping people understand the things that are holding them back with an in-depth approach! After recognizing and releasing the underlying problems, people report feeling stronger inside and out, sleeping better, having more energy, and having improved self-esteem and confidence!
I Specialize In:
Anxiety
Depression
Self-Esteem
Stress
Trauma
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Tailored To Your Needs
"If you’re looking this page over, you’re likely wondering if therapy with me could improve your life. If you are looking for someone with new skills and ideas, I am the therapist you’re looking for.
You are the expert on your life and situation. When you come see me, we can pair your expertise and awareness with my training and experience to find the skills your tool box is missing. Between the two of us, we can empower the change you are looking for."
Getting Started
The only person you are destined to become is
the person you decide to be. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Maria Ballard
My why. People ask me all the time “Why do you that kind of work?”. I usually spend a great deal of time reflecting on the question. Over time it has occurred to me that I do what I do, because I believe that every person has the potential to overcome anything. What greater honor is there than to walk that journey and bare witness with another person? I also feel called to this work because I believe I offer a unique energy to what can be heavy and hard work for some. Another part of my why, is because I have personally experienced great benefits in myself and in my life from my own experiences with EMDR therapy as a client and the counselor. I believe in this approach completely. Continue Reading