Maria Blackburn

Biography

Maria is a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. She takes a solution-focused, strengths-based approach to helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and family concerns. Maria believes that every person has inherent strengths and resilience; she works collaboratively with clients to identify those strengths and build meaningful, lasting change. Maria's therapeutic style is warm, compassionate, and goal-oriented. She strives to create a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. As clients share their stories, Maria helps them to recognize patterns of resilience, uncover hope, and develop practical strategies for moving forward. Maria is committed to providing culturally responsive care and offers therapy in both English and Spanish. For clients who desire it, Maria is also able to thoughtfully integrate Christian faith and biblical principles into the counseling process, recognizing the important role spirituality can play in healing, forgiveness, and personal growth. Maria earned her Master of Social Work from Aurora University in Aurora, Illinois. She also holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois, and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Spanish from Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, Illinois.

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