Maritza

Ms Maritza Garza-Hogue

Licensed Clinical Social Workers

“I help adults and adolescents (16+) with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress management, life transitions, trauma, parenting, and relationship and family conflict. I am also experienced in working with LGBTQ+ community. My hope is to help you achieve your goals in a way that honors your authentic self.”

About Me

I offer a warm, supportive space for adults and adolescents (16+) navigating anxiety, depression, or life transitions. We can explore self-esteem, stress, and family dynamics, including relationship conflicts. My focus is helping you discover your authentic self, especially if you identify as LGBTQ+. Together, we create a collaborative environment to work towards your personal goals, fostering well-being and lasting growth.

Approach

When you bring worries about change, overwhelm, or strained relationships, my focus is on noticing small patterns that shape day-to-day life and testing gentle shifts that feel doable. In my Phoenix office or during online sessions, we move at a steady, collaborative pace — brief check-ins, targeted skill practice, and space to track what changes between meetings. Sessions blend clear, evidence-informed tools with reflective moments so insights land in real situations. This way of working often helps people seeking steady, practical progress.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Postnatal or Perinatal Depression

    Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and daily functioning.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Social Workers

    A social worker licensed to provide clinical therapy, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Qualifications

New York University

Service Areas

Achieve Counseling & Wellness located inside The Peak

In-person & Online

Phoenix, Arizona

United States