Dr. Maria Beam is Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with children, young adults, individuals and families using an eclectic approach tailored to the unique needs of each new client. Maria has over 20 years of experience working with youth, children and families, and young adults. She began her career working with adolescents in the juvenile court systems and later with the homeless population and in early childhood development and young adults. Her areas of expertise include: stress, anxiety compassion fatigue/burnout, life transitions, family/relationship issues and personal growth. She especially enjoys working with college students. Maria utilizes a multidimensional approach to therapy, exploring everyone’s biological, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs. She desires to come along side others to assist them in healing from trauma, building self-worth, improving communication in their relationships and reaching their goals. Maria is an interactive, family-systems therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to evaluate each person within their environment, provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.