LICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST · TEDx SPEAKER · AUTHOR
Fear doesn't have to run your life or your family's.
You know the cycle. You react, then regret it. You worry, then withdraw. I help women and parents understand the fear beneath their reactions, so they can respond with more calm, clarity, and connection.
Doctorate in Health Sciences · EMDR Certified · Mom's Choice Award Author
YOU MIGHT BE HERE IF…
These thoughts sound familiar.
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"I snapped at my kids again and I don't know why I keep doing this."
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"I know what I should do. I just can't make myself do it."
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"I've been in survival mode so long, I've forgotten what calm feels like."
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"I feel like I'm always on edge, waiting for something to go wrong."
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"My child is so anxious and I don't know how to help without making it worse."
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"I want to be more present. I just don't know how to get out of my own head."
ABOUT DR. MARIA GRACE
I used to think fear was something to push through.
I'm a licensed psychotherapist, TEDx speaker, and creator of the G.R.A.C.E. Matrix®, a peer-reviewed framework that helps people move from survival mode into grounded, compassionate self-leadership.
I'm also a mom, a runner, a Kung Fu practitioner, and a Filipina American woman who knows what it is to carry a lot and to find a way through.
My work lives at the intersection of neuroscience, mindfulness, and real human experience.
WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER
Where do you want to begin?
Individual Psychotherapy
One-on-one trauma-informed therapy for women navigating anxiety, fear, and survival mode.
Workshops & Speaking
Evidence-based talks and workshops on fear, burnout, and emotional resilience for organizations and nonprofits.
Hello Flutters
A Mom's Choice Award children's book that gives kids and the adults who love them language for big feelings.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Real words from real experiences.
"Maria Grace helped me find my voice and tell my story, unapologetically. Her support and guidance has allowed me to be empowered in truly believing that I deserve to be seen and heard."
CHRISTINE MELENDRES, LCSW
"Grace is the gift you didn't know you needed, and once you've experienced her energy, intentionality and care, you'll feel so seen. My work with Grace has truly been transformational. I'm able to identify my life goals much more clearly and I'm happy again about my future."
DONTEA' MITCHELL-HUNTER, SELF-WORTH THERAPIST & COACH
Dr. Maria Grace created a warm and trusting space for the group to share their feelings and ask questions. Everyone left feeling supported and better able to confront the challenges they face in their daily lives.
JENNIFER ADVANI, DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS, WANDA
READY TO BEGIN
You don't have to keep living in reaction mode.
Whether you're looking for therapy, a book for your child, or a speaker for your next event, there is a place here for you to start.
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