I have been a therapist for almost 25 years. During my years of practice, I have had the great fortune to work in health centers, hospitals and community settings, as well as in private practice. I have gathered extensive experience working with people from diverse backgrounds. These include cultures of various socioeconomic status, race, sexual diversity, different ages, with different diagnoses: from trauma to terminal cancer, addictions, chronic conditions, or dissociation.
I also have had the pleasure to work with first responders, doctors, therapists, students, artists, couples, and families. I honor diversity and the uniqueness of each person.

Before becoming a psychotherapist, I worked with children in school settings --from being a teacher's aid to a school counselor for 6 years. I deeply enjoyed it, as it taught me much about developmental psychology.

During my free time you are most likely to find me in nature or gathered together with loved ones. Also, I devote much of my time to continue to read and study advanced psychology and to practice meditation. I love to be in constant growth... I am an eternal learner!
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A little fun fact about me: my name "Maite" [pronounced my-the] means "love" in Basque/Euskera language. I come from a blended background of nordic Basque mountains people and colorful tropical South American cultures.
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Training:
2018 - Present: Advanced training and supervision in EFT
2019 - Present: Internal Family Systems Level I, year circle and other advanced trainings
2018 - Present: Trauma Informed EMDR & Parts Work training and advanced consultation
2019 -2022: Mayan Native Medicine Training (continue to practice in present time)
2018 -2022: Attachment Focused EMDR and advanced Group Consultation at Parnell Institute
2015: Advanced Training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
2024: EMDR Certified Therapist
2004-2024: EMDR Advanced Training
1996-Present: Mindfulness Meditation practice and yoga
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*2003: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist*
1999: Masters in Psychology with Somatic Orientation at the California Institute of Integral Studies
1995: Bachelors in Education In Universidad Católica Andres Bello
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Professional Affiliations:
Board of Behavioral Sciences as an LMFT
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Northen California Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy -NCCEFT
EMDRIA: EMDR International Association
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Somatic Practices:
1998 - Present: 5 Rhythms
1997: Acupressure Institute Berkeley
1992: Rebirthing
1991: Bioenergetics
1990: Biodance
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Gratitude:
I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to the teachers and trainers that have had deep influence in my work: Rachel Walker, Collin West, The IFS Institute and Rich Schwartz, Lisa Schwarz and CRM, Sam Jinich, Laurel Parnell/ Parnell Institute, Francine Shapiro, and Phillip Manfield, Dan Siegel, Janina Fisher and Marisol Manor-Kiehne among others.
Additionally, I have deep gratitude for my mindfulness meditation teachers over 25 years at Spirit Rock Meditation Center with special dedication to Phillip Moffit, Mark Coleman and Tara Brach. Gratitude to "Tai" Thich Nhat Hang for the deep work of mindfulness with the inner child.
Last but never least, deeply honoring of my Native Wisdom teachers, Mayan Medicine and Nature Medicine teachers and healers Don Pascual at the Indigenous Healing Center, and Susan Jenkins.