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Maria R. Estante

Marriage and family therapy Quest Health Management
Telehealth Telehealth
Available next week
Specializes in: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorders, PTSD, Fears/Phobias, Perfectionism
In network with Kaiser Permanente Southern California

Introduction

Maria Rheba Estante, LMFT, LPCC, has more than a decade of experience in behavioral health. Her early clinical training included community mental health, crisis assessment, trauma treatment, substance use treatment, and work with complex clinical populations. That foundation now informs a private-practice style focused primarily on thoughtful, depth-oriented psychotherapy with adults who are functioning well in many areas of life but want to better understand persistent emotional, relational, or behavioral patterns. She has a particular interest in working with professionals, high-achieving adults, creatives/artists, academics, executives, and other psychologically minded individuals who may appear highly capable externally while struggling internally with perfectionism, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, self-criticism, overcontrol, relational patterns, identity concerns, or unresolved experiences from the past. Many clients seek therapy not because they are in acute crisis, but because they want a deeper understanding of themselves and greater freedom in how they relate to work, relationships, achievement, and their own internal expectations. Her therapeutic integrates evidence-based approaches when appropriate, including EMDR, Brainspotting, ACT, CPT, and ERP. Her style is engaged, reflective, and direct, with an emphasis on helping clients develop insight while also creating meaningful change. She is a member of IOCDF, EMDRIA, and Newport Psychoanalytic Institute.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Pacific Islander

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights & weekends
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts insurance

Licenses

  • LMFT #129514 (CA)
  • LPC #14937 (CA)

Specialties

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Groups
  • Classes

Communities

  • Military/Veterans
  • Vegetarian/Vegan
  • Racial Justice/Equity

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Catholic
  • Buddhist
  • Multi-Faith

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Maria R. Estante accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Kaiser Permanente Southern California

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Private Pay (Cash Rate) $200 - $250
  • EMDR Consultations for Certification $60 - $125

Locations

Video Office

Professional Information

Education

  • Master's Degree, Marriage and Family Therapy - Golden Gate University

Certifications

  • EMDR
  • EMDRIA Consultant in Training (CIT)
  • Certified EMDR Therapist
  • Clinical Fellow, AAMFT
  • Brainspotting (Phase 1, 2, 5)

Professional Affiliations

  • American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT)
  • American Psychological Association (APA)
  • Newport Psychoanalytic Institute
  • Interantional OCD Foundation (IOCDF)

FAQ

Is Maria R. Estante accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Maria R. Estante is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Maria R. Estante also offers a free consultation.
Does Maria R. Estante offer telehealth appointments? Maria R. Estante does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Maria R. Estante specialize in? Maria R. Estante specializes in the following areas: Fears/Phobias, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorders, Perfectionism, and PTSD.
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