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Fernanda Maia

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Fernanda Maia

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Services: Couples/Adult/Children/Teens
Specialties: Teaching Profession/Anxiety/Depression/Stress Management/Burnout/Mindfulness/Perinatal Therapy/Relationship and Dating Support/Caregiving/Spiritual Therapy
Locations: In Person/Online
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Fernanda Maia

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Fernanda understands that reaching out for support can feel both brave and uncertain, especially when navigating change, parenting challenges, or the emotional ups and downs of growing up. Whether a child is struggling with anxiety, a teen feels misunderstood, or a family is adjusting to a new chapter, Fernanda provides a warm, nonjudgmental space where each person feels seen and supported.

Her therapeutic presence is gentle yet grounded, helping clients move through overwhelm toward clarity, confidence, and connection. Fernanda believes that every individual and family already holds the capacity for growth and healing, and therapy simply offers the guidance and space to uncover it.

Compassionate Support for Children, Teens, and Families Through Life’s Transitions

With over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, and families, Fernanda brings a compassionate, client centered approach to therapy that fosters healing, growth, and resilience. She specializes in helping individuals navigate life’s transitions, whether developmental, emotional, or situational, by creating a safe, empathetic space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported.

Fernanda’s clinical work is grounded in Client Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness. These approaches allow her to meet clients where they are, build a collaborative therapeutic relationship, and empower them to make meaningful changes in their lives.

  • Client Centered Therapy helps cultivate belonging, self esteem, and personal freedom, encouraging clients to take an active role in their healing journey.

  • CBT supports clients in identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors while building healthy coping strategies.

  • Mindfulness promotes present moment awareness, emotional regulation, and a deeper connection to oneself and the world.

Fernanda believes that being actively present in our lives allows us to live more fully. Through compassionate guidance and evidence based techniques, she helps clients build the tools they need to thrive emotionally, mentally, and relationally.

Fernanda’s Specialties

Anxiety & Emotional Regulation

Fernanda helps children, teens, and families understand and manage anxiety, stress, and overwhelming emotions. She guides clients in developing healthy coping skills, improving self awareness, and building resilience through mindfulness and CBT based techniques. Her calm and compassionate presence allows clients to learn how to pause, reflect, and respond to challenges with confidence and clarity. Fernanda also supports parents in understanding their child’s emotional needs, helping them create a sense of safety and regulation at home.

First Generation and Multicultural Families

As a bilingual therapist fluent in Portuguese, Fernanda brings deep cultural understanding to her work with first generation and multicultural families. She recognizes the unique experiences that arise when navigating between different languages, values, and traditions. Fernanda helps families bridge communication gaps, honor cultural identity, and foster connection across generations. Her culturally responsive approach allows clients to embrace both their heritage and individuality, creating a sense of balance and belonging.

Motherhood and the Teaching Profession

With experience working in schools and as a mother of three, Fernanda understands the unique challenges that come with balancing these demanding and deeply personal roles. She recognizes the emotional weight that teachers and mothers often carry — the constant giving, nurturing, and managing of others’ needs while trying to care for their own wellbeing.

Fernanda provides a warm and supportive space for women to process stress, perfectionism, and compassion fatigue. She helps mothers and educators reconnect with their sense of purpose, establish healthy boundaries, and cultivate self care practices that restore balance and joy. Through mindfulness, emotional regulation, and self compassion, Fernanda guides clients toward greater fulfillment in both their personal and professional lives.

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