Maria is an experienced clinical supervisor and behavioral health professional with over a decade of expertise in crisis intervention, safety planning, and comprehensive psychiatric assessment. Maria has a proven track record of training and supporting therapists seeking to expand their clinical skills in managing mental health crises, conducting full diagnostic evaluations, and implementing effective safety planning.

Currently managing a panel of patients with behavioral health conditions in an integrated primary care setting, Maria collaborates closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated evidence-based care. She utilizes techniques such as Behavioral Activation, Motivational Interviewing, and Problem-Solving Therapy, while also supporting psychotropic medication management and ensuring treatment adherence.

As a Clinical Supervisor and Program Leader for six years at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, Maria provided supervision, training, and administrative oversight to a team of six clinicians. She facilitated walk-in crisis consultations, conducted full psychiatric assessments and diagnoses, and delivered individual, family, and group therapy. She is highly skilled in the use of clinical tools including the PHQ-9, GAD-7, C-SSRS, and assessments for human trafficking and substance use. Maria also contributed to program development, utilization review, and cross-coverage for specialized programs such as partial hospitalization and assertive community treatment teams.

Her previous roles at New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell and NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi further deepened her expertise in emergency psychiatry and mobile crisis response. In these roles, she conducted in-home and emergency room psychiatric evaluations, implemented crisis interventions and safety removals, coordinated discharges, and developed continuity-of-care plans for patients and families facing acute mental health needs.

Maria is passionate about mentoring and empowering clinicians to develop confidence and competence in high-stakes clinical scenarios. She brings a thoughtful, collaborative approach to clinical supervision, team development, and patient care.