Hi, I am Dr. Maria

I am a personal growth consultant with a doctorate in psychology. I help my clients know themselves, so they can master their lives and their future. Together, we build real self-awareness around their strengths, weaknesses, and purpose, and use that understanding to uncover their mission and grow with intention.

My focus is working with intelligent, accomplished women who find themselves unhappy with how their lives turned out. Using a method I designed and tested, we revisit the dreams they once had but set aside because their roles and responsibilities took over. Then we build a workable plan to make that dream real, whether it's finishing a degree, pivoting to a new career, finally writing that book, launching a business, adjusting to an empty nest, or leaving a toxic relationship with minimal damage.

I coach students through BeamingYou.com, applying this same method to help them build self-awareness and pursue their own goals with purpose and clarity. I'm also the author of a book for students, with a second book for young adults on the way. When I'm not with clients, you'll usually find me meditating with my dog, Zoe, by my side.

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My Approach

Every client's path looks a little different, but here's the journey we take together, from our first conversation to the moment you walk away with your plan.

1. Discovery Call
A conversation to see if we're the right fit. You're encouraged to ask questions and get a feel for whether my method fits your needs. If it's not a match, I'll point you toward other resources. If it is, we move forward.

2. Scope & Agreement
We discuss the project, the time commitment involved, and finalize the agreement. You'll also receive a questionnaire to help prepare for your interview.

3. The Interview
This is where the real work begins. Through focused questioning, you'll uncover your strengths, weaknesses, and the habits helping or holding back your growth. Together, we define the goal you truly want. Most clients complete this in a single session, occasionally two.

4. Reverse-Engineering the Path
Using what surfaced in the interview, I map out exactly what's needed to reach your goal, whether that's education, certification, mindset shifts, a concrete plan, or self-discipline.

5. The Blueprint
I compile everything into a clear, actionable report.

6. Walkthrough
We go through the report together so you fully understand your path forward. From there, you're equipped to move forward on your own, with the option to check in for short, targeted support if needed.

Unlike traditional long-term therapy, my process is intentionally short and structured. Most clients complete the interview process in a single session and walk away with a clear, personalized blueprint, not a years-long commitment. This approach works best for those who are emotionally healthy and ready to take on the challenge of building a healthier and happier life.

What my former clients say

“My name is Diane. I am a retired police officer and a retired wine and spirits regional manager. What brought me to Dr. Maria's practice was my lack of motivation. Now that I was retired, I really didn't have appointments to go to. I didn't have meetings to go to or accounts to see. So I found myself basically lost. What I learned from Dr. Maria's sessions were my ability to find a dream, to find my passion, and to incorporate my passion, my dreams, my enthusiasm, and my focus towards one of my goals that I'd set for myself back in my thirties. And that was to complete a triathlon. I would recommend Dr. Maria to anyone. She not only is kind and compassionate, but she doesn't mince words. Yeah, I would definitely recommend Dr. Maria. She has definitely helped me in my life's journey.” Diane

When Ed and I first became engaged, we didn’t understand the challenges that the two of us would face in the months that lay ahead.

Aside from the usual pressures that a couple encounters with the planning of a big wedding, we brought to the table enormous conflicts that would and did threaten our future together. In the course of our journey to the altar, we had to contend with weak finances, overcoming Ed’s new recovery process from alcohol abuse and the greatest hurdle of all was learning how to communicate respectfully with each other. Both of us had loads of emotional baggage that we were bringing into our upcoming marriage and neither of us knew how to leap the hurdles of the past so that we could embrace our future together.

With the gracious and determined assistance of Dr. Maria Stevens, we discovered the strengths that we had as a couple and as individuals and were able to use those positives to overcome our differences. In two emotionally charged months of twice weekly sessions, Ed and I grew closer together than we ever could have imagined and on June 30, 2012 we joined our lives together as husband and wife.

Without the support and professional expertise that Dr. Stevens provided us, it would have been difficult if not impossible for us to change our behaviors and attitudes toward ourselves and each other. Thanks to her, we will never take for granted the mutual love and respect that is needed to grow and maintain a healthy relationship and marriage. Dr. Steven’s focus on financial, personal, spiritual and mental growth gave us a changed perspective on who we can be together as a couple and as individuals.

We are forever grateful for her phenomenal insight and professional guidance.

Edward and Donna

“I met with Dr. Maria for just one sitting and I walked away a different person! She fired up in me the passion and courage to go after my dreams. She helped me by uncovering patterns from childhood through adulthood that kept me from being the great person I am called to be! With her systematic step-by-step questions, she was able to dive deep into the core of why I self-sabotage. Dr. Maria made it comfortable to open up because she is non-judgmental, encouraging, kind, very patient and her spirit and humor is refreshing! Thank you, Dr. Maria!” Christine

“I met with Dr. Maria during a really painful period in my life, feeling like I lost myself and my direction. Once we sat down for a couple of sessions I felt like I had awoken from a deep sleep. Finally, things began to become clear to me, not only was I able to see what I truly wanted it but she has taught me how to seek it! She taught me how to recognize my brain patterns, and how to pull myself out of a negative cycle. She really got to the bottom of things by getting to know me from a child to who I am today. Her guidance and her assignments helped me to see the breakdown of myself, and also what I am really wanting. She reminded me that I am capable of doing what is going to make me happy and to go after my dreams. Dr. Maria made it so easy to open up to her, she allows you to be yourself, and what a gift that is! She is so encouraging and easy going and reminds you to laugh, learn, love and keep moving forward! Thank you so very, very much Dr. Maria.” Samantha