Maria Elena Gustin, RN, MA, LCPC

Is a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor through National Christian Counselors Association. She has her BA and MA in Counseling from Cornerstone University and has a certification in Adoption Competency sponsored by Rutgers University and Florida Department of Children and Families.

She is a Level 2 Internal Family Systems Practitioner. She is also certified to teach Trauma Competent Caregiving by Back2Back Ministries, has trained to be a Certified Anxiety Treatment Professional, and a Positive Discipline Educator.

Maria is an ordained minister in the Vineyard Church and led Children's Church and Women's Ministries for many years there.

Additionally, she is a registered nurse with specialties in Maternal Child Health, Surgery and Acute Inpatient Psychiatry.

I believe…

...that there is not one method that fits all, and tailor my approach to the individual needs of my clients

...that while my world-view is Christian, I will respect my non-Christian client's beliefs and world views, and never impose mine.

...that parents are the most powerful tool for healing their children. It is my aim to equip and empower parents with therapeutic parenting skills. I always incorporate parents into my sessions with children.

...that our loss of identity causes the pain, suffering and maladaptive behavior we experience. In discovering who we are created to be, and befriending and all the parts within us, and we can heal and become free.

...that we are called to give back. 100% of counseling fees and donations go towards operating costs and to support other non-profits organizations and individuals that need a helping hand.