Maria Rheba Estante
She/Her
Maria Rheba
is a therapist at Two Chairs.
Rheba values collaborating with clients in the therapeutic process to cultivate a client focused experience founded in empathy, rapport, and emotional safety. Her philosophy is that clients are the experts of their own lives. She utilizes strategies that are values based, solutions oriented, and emphasizes strengthening an individual's sense of self in relationships with others. Rheba approaches clinical work by facilitating a client's awareness of their strengths and unique value as a human being.
Outside the office, Rheba is a pet parent of two German Shepherd mixes and three rescued sibling cats. Her main hobby is improving her German language skills hoping to read Jung's writings in their original language. She has the most fun being a Polyglot and exploring other cultures and cuisines through travel, festivals, and international films on Netflix.
License Information
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
(
LMFT
)
#
129514
Location
San Francisco
,
CA
Education and Experience
- Graduated from Golden Gate University with a Master's in Psychology.
- Currently a candidate in the Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy (DMFT) program at National University in Southern California.
- Certified Level One Solutions Focused Therapist.
- Completed Level One Certification in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals (EFIT).
- EMDR trained clinician.
- Completed basic training in the Flash Technique for PTSD and CPTSD treatment.
- Clinical Fellow of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT).
- Special concentration in PTSD, OCD, neurodivergent issues, and supporting gifted learners.
- Other treatment areas of focus include:
- Managing life transitions.
- Women’s mental health issues related to shifting roles in family and career.
- Immigration/reentry acculturation.
Modalities
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Motivational Interviewing
Clinical Issues
Anxiety
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Personality Issues
Specialties
Burnout
Cultural or racial identity
Family Issues
Imposter Syndrome
Relationships
Role Transitions
Spirtuality
Stress
Values and Goals
Work or Careers